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Prepare; Prevent; Respond: Suicide Prevention/Life Promotion Literacy for School Staff Quick Reference Guide for School Staff

This resource is designed to help school staff to promote daily wellness, recognize warning signs for suicide and respond if a student tells them they are having thoughts of suicide.

How might I use this guide? 

 The guide provides detailed information related to suicide prevention and intervention in a school setting, including words you could use when speaking to a student about thoughts of suicide.  

This guide can be used to build confidence and competence, while working within your professional scope of practice, to engage with students who may be having thoughts of suicide or who you are worried about.