SAC Crisis Intervention & Prevention

Question 1

Which model of crisis intervention focuses on helping individuals restore functioning to at least the pre-crisis level through a structured, time-limited approach?

Accepted Answer

The Equilibrium Model

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The Cognitive Model

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The Psychosocial Transition Model

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The Ecological Systems Model

Question 2

A student tells a SAC counselor they are having thoughts of suicide but have no plan or means. What is the FIRST priority action?

Accepted Answer

Conduct a thorough suicide risk assessment

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Notify the student's parents immediately

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Refer the student to an outside mental health provider

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Document the conversation and schedule a follow-up

Question 3

The Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) is primarily used in school settings to:

Accepted Answer

Screen and assess the severity of suicidal ideation and behavior

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Diagnose a student with major depressive disorder

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Determine if a student needs an IEP for emotional disturbance

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Evaluate a student's response to substance abuse treatment

Question 4

In the ACT (Acknowledge, Care, Tell) model for suicide prevention, what does the 'T' in ACT direct a peer or counselor to do?

Accepted Answer

Tell a trusted adult or authority about the concern

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Talk to the student about healthy coping strategies

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Test the student's level of emotional distress

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Terminate the conversation safely and professionally

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'means restriction' in suicide prevention?

Accepted Answer

Reducing access to lethal methods such as firearms and medications

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Limiting a suicidal student's access to social media and the internet

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Restricting a student's movement within the school building

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Controlling which staff members have contact with at-risk students

Question 6

After a suicide in a school community, which approach is recommended to prevent contagion (copycat suicides)?

Accepted Answer

Following safe messaging guidelines and providing targeted support

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Holding a large memorial assembly to honor the deceased student

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Providing detailed public information about the method used

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Closing the school for at least one week to allow for grief

Question 7

A crisis intervention team (CIT) in a school setting is MOST effective when it:

Accepted Answer

Has a pre-established plan, clear roles, and regular training before a crisis occurs

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Is composed entirely of licensed mental health clinicians

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Responds to crises as they arise without a formal structure to remain flexible

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Limits its membership to administrators and school psychologists