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Suicide Prevention (IN: Basic Psychological Skills for Front-Line Staff of Residential Youth Facilities, by K France)
France K
Potential suicide is seen as a problem for approximately 14% of all students in residential youth facilities. Front-line staff need to understand risk factors associated with suicide & should be familiar with basic intervention principles. When intervening with such residents, there are 5 considerations to keep in mind: arranging medical assistance, determining appropriate intervention, decreasing the availability of lethal means, problem solving, & recognizing the potential for homicide.