Helping Students with Suicide Ideations and Attempts

Debated in Parliament on 6 Nov 2023.

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Schools have established processes where teachers are trained to identify distressed students, set aside dedicated time for regular well-being checks, and use peer support systems to highlight students in need for referral to school counsellors.
School counsellors conduct suicide risk assessments, involve parents and other supports, guide students in developing coping strategies, and urgently refer high-risk cases to REACH teams or hospital emergency services for intervention.
Schools continuously monitor students, collaborate with parents and caregivers to track mental health, assess risks, and adjust support, working with healthcare institutions to ensure safety and access to further mental health resources.

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Louis Ng Kok Kwang

Mr Louis Ng Kok Kwang asked the Minister for Education (a) what are the step-by-step actions taken to help students who have (i) suicide ideations and (ii) attempted suicide respectively; (b) what is the process for escalating severe cases; and (c) what are the actions taken to continuously monitor such cases.

Chan Chun Sing

Schools have established processes to help students at risk of self-harm or suicide. Teachers are trained to identify students experiencing distress and to provide timely support and guidance. Dedicated time has been set aside for teachers to check in regularly on their students’ well-being. Schools also have a system of peer support to enable students to highlight distressed peers to teachers. Students struggling with socio-emotional or mental health issues are referred to the School Counsellor.

School Counsellors are trained to conduct a suicide risk assessment and to bring in parental and other support for the students' safety. They will address possible underlying issues and guide the students to develop effective coping strategies. Students with suicide risk will be referred urgently to the Response, Early intervention and Assessment in Community mental Health (REACH) teams or emergency services in hospitals for further intervention.

Schools monitor these students closely and work directly with parents and caregivers to keep track of their mental health state, assess potential risks and adjust support as needed. Together with the healthcare institutions, schools work with parents to ensure there is adequate safety and support, including to help students access further mental health support when needed.

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Schools have established processes where teachers are trained to identify distressed students, set aside dedicated time for regular well-being checks, and use peer support systems to highlight students in need for referral to school counsellors.
School counsellors conduct suicide risk assessments, involve parents and other supports, guide students in developing coping strategies, and urgently refer high-risk cases to REACH teams or hospital emergency services for intervention.
Schools continuously monitor students, collaborate with parents and caregivers to track mental health, assess risks, and adjust support, working with healthcare institutions to ensure safety and access to further mental health resources.

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Helping Students with Suicide Ideations and Attempts

Debated in Parliament on 6 Nov 2023.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Schools have established processes where teachers are trained to identify distressed students, set aside dedicated time for regular well-being checks, and use peer support systems to highlight students in need for referral to school counsellors.
School counsellors conduct suicide risk assessments, involve parents and other supports, guide students in developing coping strategies, and urgently refer high-risk cases to REACH teams or hospital emergency services for intervention.
Schools continuously monitor students, collaborate with parents and caregivers to track mental health, assess risks, and adjust support, working with healthcare institutions to ensure safety and access to further mental health resources.

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Louis Ng Kok Kwang

Chan Chun Sing

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Schools have established processes where teachers are trained to identify distressed students, set aside dedicated time for regular well-being checks, and use peer support systems to highlight students in need for referral to school counsellors.
School counsellors conduct suicide risk assessments, involve parents and other supports, guide students in developing coping strategies, and urgently refer high-risk cases to REACH teams or hospital emergency services for intervention.
Schools continuously monitor students, collaborate with parents and caregivers to track mental health, assess risks, and adjust support, working with healthcare institutions to ensure safety and access to further mental health resources.

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Helping Students with Suicide Ideations and Attempts

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Helping Students with Suicide Ideations and Attempts

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Louis Ng Kok Kwang

Chan Chun Sing

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