Florida School Toolkit for K-12 Educators to Prevent Suicide

Tool 24: Tips and Scripts for Talking About Suicide ....................................................................................................... 97 Tool 25: Key Messages for Media Spokesperson ............................................................................................................. 99 Tool 26: Media Statement ...................................................................................................................................................... 101 Tool 27: Caring for the Caregiver ......................................................................................................................................... 102 Tool 28a: Initial Screening Questions for Mental Health Providers ............................................................................. 103 Tool 28b: Documentation Form for Community-Based Mental Health Facilities and Providers.......................... 104 Tool 29: Suicide Prevention Information to Post on School District Website ......................................................... 105 Tool 30: Understanding the Florida Baker Act ................................................................................................................. 107 Tool 31: Warning Signs ........................................................................................................................................................... 112 Tool 32: Annual Data Collection Report . ............................................................................................................................ 114 APPENDICES Appendix 1: Resources ............................................................................................................................................................. 119 Appendix 2: Articles on Suicide Contagion . ...................................................................................................................... 123 Appendix 3: Scott Poland Answers Questions from Parents, School Personnel, and Students . ........................ 140 Florida S.T.E.P.S.