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No college wants to plan for the aftermath of a student’s suicide, but not to, experts say, is reckless and dangerous. “Postvention” guidelines on how best to notify students, handle mourning and memorials, and offer counseling might play a crucial role in averting suicide clusters.
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NewsAfter a Suicide, What Colleges Can Do to Protect the Public Health
A suicide is a nightmare. But proper planning for its aftermath might avert a bigger one. -
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A Postvention Primer
Following a suicide, campuses are particularly volatile, vulnerable places. What can a college do to try to keep one tragedy from multiplying? -
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Resources for Handling Suicide’s Aftermath
Here are some references to help colleges create their own protocols. -
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What to Say After a Student Dies
A faculty guide on how to help during a campus crisis and how to avoid inflicting more harm.
