What are requirements of California Education Code 215?
a. Implement a suicide prevention policy.
b. Training for teachers and staff.
c. All are correct.
d. A policy that addresses vulnerable student populations. Answer ✔✔- c. All are correct.
What is a common misconception about suicide?
a. People who talk about it won't really do it.
b. A non-fatal suicide attempt is an opportunity to intervene and get help for a student.
c. Treatment (talk therapy and medications) can work.
d. When someone talks about suicide, they are exploring and may be crying out for help. Answer ✔✔- a. People who talk about it won't really do it.
Which terminology should be avoided when talking about suicide?
a. Died by suicide or non-fatal suicide attempt.
b. Failed/successful suicide.
c. Committed/completed suicide.
d. All, except died by suicide or non-fatal suicide attempt. Answer ✔✔- d. All, except died by suicide or non-fatal suicide attempt.
Which one is not a warning sign for suicide? a. Pre-occupation with death. b. Social isolation. c. Active in sports and activities.