\nRisk Factors<\/h4><\/td>\nProtective Factors<\/h4><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\n\n
\n- Current plan to kill self<\/li>\n
- Current suicidal ideation<\/li>\n
- Access to lethal means<\/li>\n
- Previous suicide attempts <\/li>\n
- Family history of suicide<\/li>\n
- Exposure to suicide by others<\/li>\n
- Recent discharge from psychiatric hospitalization<\/li>\n
- History of mental health issues (major depression, panic attacks, conduct problems)<\/li>\n
- Current drug\/alcohol use<\/li>\n
- Sense of hopelessness<\/li>\n
- Self-hate<\/li>\n
- Current psychological\/emotional distress<\/li>\n
- Loss (relationship, work, financial)<\/li>\n
- Discipline problems<\/li>\n
- Conflict with others (friends\/family)<\/li>\n
- Current agitation<\/li>\n
- Feeling isolated\/alone<\/li>\n
- Current\/past trauma (sexual abuse, domestic violence)<\/li>\n
- Bullying (as an aggressor or as victim)<\/li>\n
- Discrimination<\/li>\n
- Severe illness\/health problems<\/li>\n
- Impulsive or aggressive behavior<\/li>\n
- Unwilling to seek help<\/li>\n
- LGBTQ+, Native-American, Alaskan Native, Male<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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\n\n- Engaged in effective health and\/or mental health care<\/li>\n
- Feel well connected to others (friends, family, school)<\/li>\n
- Positive problem solving skills<\/li>\n
- Positive coping skills<\/li>\n
- Restricted access to lethal means<\/li>\n
- Stable living environment<\/li>\n
- Willing to access support\/help<\/li>\n
- Positive self esteem<\/li>\n
- Resiliency<\/li>\n
- High frustration tolerance<\/li>\n
- Emotion regulation<\/li>\n
- Cultural and\/or religious beliefs that discourage suicide<\/li>\n
- Does well in school<\/li>\n
- Has responsibility for others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n* Keep in mind, a person with an array of protective factors in place can still struggle with thoughts of suicide.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n Suicide Response Protocol<\/h2>\n\n\n\nWarning signs that may indicate an immediate danger or threat:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n- Someone who has already taken action to die by suicide<\/li>
- Someone threatening to hurt or kill themselves<\/li>
- Someone looking for ways to die by suicide- seeking access to pills, weapons, or other means<\/li>
- Someone talking, joking, or writing about death, dying, or suicide<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Strong Staff Response<\/h4>\n\n\n\nIf 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 screener or school administrator right away. If there is imminent danger, call 911. A Suicide Screening is performed by a trained school staff member. The screener will do the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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