Source: Cold Lake, AB: Lakeland Suicide Prevention Society. 23p. SIEC No: 19990093

This resource manual for the staff of the Lakeland Catholic & the Northern Lights School Divisions in Alberta provides details about the suicidal student and what one can do to help. Statistics for suicide in Alberta are given, as well as suicide myths & facts. Traits of the suicidal student are listed. Detailed steps to follow in order to help a student at risk are provided. Advice is also given on understanding & responding to the suicide attempt, such as the possibility of copycat suicides.