It is OK to ask someone “Are you thinking of suicide?” #lawyersuicideawareness

In an acute crisis, try not leave the person alone unless you yourself are in danger of being harmed and call 911 #lawyersuicideawareness

Other good resources to contact in a crisis include The Lifeline and Crisis Text Line #lawyersuicideawareness

Dave Nee Foundation makes Uncommon Counsel presentations b/c we know that people are likely to confide in a friend first. #lawyersuicideawareness

No need to be a therapist for you or for your colleague. Know the signs. Ask the ?s. Get help or refer to help. #lawyersuicideawareness

People who die by suicide/have attempted often indicate/d they felt like a burden. Let people know they are loved. #lawyersuicideawareness

Train faculty on the issue.Not all law students will see a counselor but all law students will see faculty members. #LawyerSuicideAwareness

Provide access to mental health services on the law campus or within the law school itself. #LawyerSuicideAwareness

Monitor attendance. A student’s attendance habits could provide vital information. #LawyerSuicideAwareness

Listen to students. Learn names. Ask students how they are doing not just how their grades are doing. #LawyerSuicideAwareness

Promote and encourage wellness and self-care. Consider limiting the number of campus events that include alcohol. #LawyerSuicideAwareness

Have a postvention plan in place if a student does die by suicide. Please see hemha.org/postvention_gu… #LawyerSuicideAwareness

Invite the local LAP or LCL @ABACoLAP to speak to law students about services available. #LawyerSuicideAwareness

Know the current research jle.aals.org/home/vol66/iss… #LawyerSuicideAwareness

Use the @ABACoLAP mental health toolkit goo.gl/ovtF8P #LawyerSuicideAwareness

Provide a safe and anonymous way in which members of the law school community can report a concern about a student. #LawyerSuicideAwareness

Individuals who demonstrate the ability to inflict pain/harm are more at risk for suicide. #LawyerSuicideAwareness

The person may not be suicidal but they should still seek help. #LawyerSuicideAwareness

Thanks Colleen Evelyn & Emma Russell #CNGC560 for the twitter lesson! It was a successful suicide awareness event today!

Great week for Dave Nee Foundation with Uncommon Counsel talks UGA School of Law and Howard University School of Law. Wishing all students a healthy year!