An Integrated Community Approach to Suicidal Behaviour in the School Aged Population

This is a document from a workshop detailing the experience of the London community in developing a continuum of service for dealing with suicidal behavior in the school-aged population. The 3 main components of this needs-driven community-based approach are the London Board of Education, local hospitals & community services. Exemplary prevention practices, school-based resources/programs & the role of the tragic events response team are described.