Charity highlights role of teachers in suicide prevention

TEACHERS are increasingly being called upon to respond to students who are struggling with self-harming behaviour or suicidal thoughts, a conference organised by suicide charity Console has heard.

The seminar was held in response to a growing need in schools, as highlighted by teachers themselves.

Founder of Console Paul Kelly said support was needed not only at a time of crisis for students, but in the aftermath of a suicide to address bereavement in an appropriate and timely manner.