Student Support - Help in an Emergency or Crisis
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Talking about Risk and what to do
Talking about Risk
The poster provides guidance for all students and staff on discussing and responding to risk-related concerns, particularly around mental health and safety. Key sections include:
- Talking About Risk: How to ask direct questions to assess the severity of a student's risk (e.g., thoughts of self-harm or suicide).
- Sharing Information: Best practices for maintaining confidentiality while ensuring relevant staff are informed.
- Risk Levels & Actions: A tiered approach to assessing and responding to student distress, from low-risk situations to immediate crises.
- Support & Emergency Contacts: Information on internal (Wellbeing Team, Counselling) and external (NHS, Samaritans, 24/7 crisis helplines) resources.
- Emergency Protocols: Steps to take for urgent situations, including when to call 999.
- Staff & Student Wellbeing: Encouragement for those affected by serious incidents to seek support.
- Talking About Risk: How to ask direct questions to assess the severity of a student's risk (e.g., thoughts of self-harm or suicide).