Response to threat of suicide or self-harm The supervisor must always take any indicators of self-harm or suicide intent very seriously. This is one of the few situations where requests for confidentiality are less important than seeking help, because that may eventually save the students life. The supervisor should use the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan as detailed in the Youth Mental Health first aid course and manual. Note: Some residences are taking a proactive approach to the subject of suicide (particularly if students talk or joke about suicide). These residences will talk to students in smaller groups, discuss … Continue reading Response to threat of suicide or self-harm