Suicide (IN: Health Problems in the Classroom 6-12: an A-Z Reference Guide for Educators, by D M Huffman, K L Fontaine, and B K Price)

This chapter is from a teacher’s resource book concerning health problems that affect students in grades 6 through 12. It briefly defines what suicide is & describes which age groups are most likely to be affected by suicidal feelings/behavior, & what the signs & symptoms of these behaviors are. It also provides classroom guidelines & procedures for school professionals identifying, approaching, & helping young people at risk for suicide.