PSYC 3690 Chapter Notes -Suicidal Ideation
14 Apr 2013
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Title: school approaches to youth suicide prevention: universal. Create competent school communities in which all members accept responsibility for the safety of each other and can provide an appropriate initial response to those at risk. Universal - delivered to everyone at the school. Primary - reducing incidence of suicide and promoting connectedness between adults and students in school. Administrative consultation to ensure that policies and procedures for responding to at- risk students, attempts and completions are in place. School gate-keeper training for all faculty and staff on the identi cation of, initial response to, and effective referral of troubled and at-risk students. Parent training covering similar material as the school gatekeeper training as well as means restriction strategies. Community gatekeeper training that incorporates policies and procedures for effective response and coordination with schools and families. Student classes usually consisting of 4 to 5 class periods included in health curriculum.
