Intervention
Suicidal Behavior Risk and Protective Factors
Suicidal Behavior Risk and Protective Factors | |
Risk Factors | Protective Factors |
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* Keep in mind, a person with an array of protective factors in place can still struggle with thoughts of suicide. |
Suicide Response Protocol
Suicide Response Protocol |
Warning signs that may indicate an immediate danger or threat: |
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Staff response |
If a suicidal attempt, gesture, or ideation occurs or is recognized, staff will ensure the continuous supervision of the student and report it to a school suicide prevention coordinator or school administrator right away. If there is imminent danger, call 911. A Suicide Screening Protocol Level 1 is performed by a trained school staff member. The screener will do the following:
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Trained school staff members |
Only trained school staff members should act as screeners who perform Level 1 suicide screening protocols and safety planning. Examples of trained screeners in your school are:
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School Re-Entry Procedure
School Re-Entry Procedure |
For students returning to school after a mental health crisis (e.g. suicide attempt or psychiatric hospitalization), a school employed counselor or mental health professional, the principal, or designee, will meet with the student’s parent or guardian, and if appropriate, meet with the student to discuss re-entry and appropriate next steps to ensure the student’s safe return to school. |
A school employed counselor or mental health professional, or other designee will be identified to coordinate with the student, their parent or guardian, and any outside mental health care providers. |
The school will request that the parent or guardian provide documentation from the hospital or mental health provider and/or sign a release of information to allow the school to share information with the hospital or outside mental health provider. |
The designated staff person will periodically check in with the student to help the student readjust to the school community and address any ongoing concerns. |
Postvention
Suicide Postvention |
The district flight team will develop an action plan to guide the school response in the event of a death by suicide in the school community, in accordance with the district flight team manual and postvention best practices. |