Thanks - that's very sensible advice. Interestingly, DS & DD already had a run-in last year with another kid who made comments that implied suicidal thoughts. Although she appeared to be a drama queen looking for attention based on numerous past behaviors, I still told her teacher to follow up. It turned out to be nothing alarming but better safe than sorry.

You are right that suicidal thoughts are not so uncommon but suicidal attempts are rare and an actual suicide even more so.