Students are peers, not therapists

What we teach for high-risk situations

Scenarios involving suicidal thoughts, self-harm, abuse, overdose, eating difficulties or immediate danger always follow the same progression — and always end in escalation, never in a student "solving" the crisis alone.

1. Step 1

   Recognise

   Notice the signs and take them seriously, without labelling or diagnosing anyone.

2. Step 2

   Respond

   Speak calmly and without judgement. Listen first. Ask directly and kindly.

3. Step 3

   Stay

   Don't leave someone alone in a moment of crisis if it is safe for you to remain.

4. Step 4

   Escalate

   Bring in a trusted adult, the school safeguarding lead, a professional, or emergency services.

How sensitive content is handled

• • Scenarios that touch on self-harm, suicidal thoughts, abuse or unsafe homes carry a clear content warning before they begin, and can be skipped at any point.
• • No scenario, guide or feedback message contains method-level detail about self-harm, suicide, overdose or other harmful behaviour.
• • Feedback is supportive rather than punitive: less helpful choices are explained gently, with a better alternative.
• • Crisis scenarios name helplines and route the learner to a trusted adult as the correct outcome.
• • Community stories are shared with identifying details removed, and school spaces stay private to that school.