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September 25, 2025Psychology in the SchoolsOpen Access

Teachers' Response to a Student Presenting With Suicidality: A Call to Action

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KFKatherine A. FeatherHDHeather DahlDHDanica G. Hays

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Overview

Instrumental case study reveals teachers' responses to suicide risk in students, highlighting the need for targeted training.

Key Points

  • Most teachers effectively recognized suicide risk factors and made appropriate referrals, but their confidence varied.
  • Teachers in the study showed a foundational understanding of intervention strategies, yet many lacked specialized training.
  • The current mental health training for teachers is inadequate, emphasizing a critical need for gatekeeper preparation.
  • Implications suggest that experiential training could enhance teachers' intervention skills and overall confidence.

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Feather et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d5d14eddad3c16d46367cbhttps://doi.org/10.1002/pits.70110
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