Because school counselors cannot reasonably conduct mental health counseling in the schools, it is inappropriate for school counselors to be trained to assess suicide risk.

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School counselors are often the first line of support for students and can play a crucial role in early identification of mental health issues, including assessing suicide risk, to refer students to appropriate resources. Training in assessing suicide risk is therefore appropriate and necessary.

Because School Counselors Cannot Reasonably Conduct Mental Health Counseling in the Schools