When Students Talk About Suicide: A Guide for Teachers

Type:
  Printable Tool
Presented by:
DMH + UCLA Prevention Center of Excellence
Relevant categories:
Behavioral Health Education School Mental Health
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Overview

Educators often worry they will not know the right thing to say if a student has signs of distress and/or talks about suicide. Read this handout for guidance on feeling comfortable detecting and talking about suicide.

  Keywords: communication, educator, school, suicide, suicide prevention
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