A teacher has serious concerns that a student's behavior signals he is contemplating suicide, and one day the student admits that the thought has occurred to him. The teacher should
a. have a long talk with the student, telling him why he should want to live.
b. tell the student that he or she will always be available if the student needs to talk.
c. call the student's parents.
d. contact the school psychologist or guidance counselor and explain the situation.
ANSWER: d
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