Suicide, Depression and Self-Harm – APH019

Reviewed/Revised: April 2026

PURPOSE

The purpose of this Administrative Procedure is to provide direction and guidelines for staff when responding to concerns of suicide, and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI). School social workers, have a key role when staff identify issues of suicide, depression and non-suicidal self-injury.

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FORMS

REPORTS

APPENDICES

Appendix A: Suicidal Comments and Gestures
Appendix C: Non Suicide Self Injury (NSSI)
Appendix E: Suicidal Ideation and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Response Flowchart