Should colleges withdraw students who threaten or attempt suicide?

Citation: 

Pavela, G. (2006). Should colleges withdraw students who threaten or attempt suicide? Journal of American College Health, 54(6), 367–371.

Abstract: 

This article presents insights on whether colleges or universities should withdraw students who are threatening or attempting to commit suicide. The general rule concerning student suicide liability for non-mental health professionals stated that the act of suicide is considered a deliberate, intentional and intervening act which precludes another’s responsibility for the harm. Mental health professionals and school administrators who take counsel of their fears and react to them by adopting medical withdrawal policies are only expanding their legal risks.

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