Helping a Suicidal Student: Information for School Personnel

This flipchart-style pamphlet was designed to help teachers & counselors identify those students who are at high risk of suicidal behavior. It outlines: influences & causes of suicidal behavior; warning signs of suicidal risk (physical, mental, social, emotional); risk assessment & intervention strategies; intervention do’s and don’ts; ethical/legal considerations in preventing a suicidal act; examples of acceptable and unacceptable interventions.