An Evaluation of the Core Competency Suicide Prevention Training Program for University Health Service Providers

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Nathan M. Hager ◽  
Robert J. Cramer ◽  
Andrea R. Kaniuka ◽  
Tancy Vandecar-Burdin ◽  
Nancy Badger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Service ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Suicide Prevention ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Core Competency ◽  
The Core ◽  
Health Service Providers ◽  
Prevention Training ◽  
Suicide Prevention Training

Interprofessional Suicide Prevention Education

Crisis ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda C. La Guardia ◽  
Jennifer Wright-Berryman ◽  
Robert J. Cramer ◽  
Andrea R. Kaniuka ◽  
Kimberly Adams Tufts
Keyword(s):  
Suicide Prevention ◽  
Interprofessional Education ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Financial Strain ◽  
Prevention Education ◽  
Course Content ◽  
Health Service Providers ◽  
Prevention Training ◽  
Suicide Prevention Training ◽  
The Impact

Abstract. The COVID-19 pandemic has raised concerns regarding possible spikes in suicidal behavior in light of heightened risk factors such as social isolation and financial strain; thus, comprehensive suicide prevention training for emerging health service providers is increasingly vital. This article summarizes an interprofessional education (IPE) suicide prevention course delivered in-person in Spring 2020. Pilot data demonstrate that despite the impact of COVID-19 on higher education, this course had long-term impacts on trainee suicide prevention efficacy, IPE attitudes, and use of course content in practice. Discussion serves to address enhancements for interprofessional and suicide prevention education during and after the pandemic. Emphasis is placed on adaptable training strategies, considerations in the delivery format, guidelines for intensive virtual meetings with trainee teams, and future directions in IPE suicide prevention training research.

scholarly journals SUICIDE PREVENTION IS A COMMUNITY’S RESPONSIBILITY: EVALUATING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING IN A FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa Fernandes ◽  
Cori Hanson
Keyword(s):  
Program Evaluation ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Suicide Prevention ◽  
Prevention Programs ◽  
Applied Science ◽  
Prevention Training ◽  
Suicide Prevention Training ◽  
Suicide Prevention Programs ◽  
Societal Responsibility ◽  
The Way

Suicide prevention is a societal responsibility which Engineering Faculties can address by implementing community-wide interventions to educate staff, faculty and students on how to recognize, respond and connect people in need.  COVID-19 has necessitated a reimagining of the way suicide prevention programs are delivered and this paper will highlight the implementation and program evaluation of a new online asynchronous suicide prevention training program at a university’s Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering which proved to be effective.

Evaluation of a Brief Suicide Prevention Training Program for College Campuses

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 82-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heidi M. Zinzow ◽  
Martie P. Thompson ◽  
Crystal B. Fulmer ◽  
Jennifer Goree ◽  
Leasa Evinger
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Suicide Prevention ◽  
College Campuses ◽  
Prevention Training ◽  
Suicide Prevention Training

Sustaining the Effects of Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention Training

Crisis ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 102-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annette Shtivelband ◽  
Patricia A. Aloise-Young ◽  
Peter Y. Chen
Keyword(s):  
Suicide Prevention ◽  
Community Outreach ◽  
Program Improvement ◽  
Further Education ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Gatekeeper Training ◽  
Prevention Training ◽  
Continued Learning ◽  
Suicide Prevention Training

Background: Gatekeeper training is a promising suicide prevention strategy that is growing in popularity. Although gatekeeper training programs have been found to improve trainee knowledge, self-efficacy, and perceived skills, researchers have found that the benefit of gatekeeper training may not last over time. Aims: The purpose of this study was to identify strategies for strengthening the long-term effects of suicide prevention gatekeeper training. Method: In-depth interviews and focus groups were conducted with gatekeepers (N = 44) and data were analyzed using a qualitative research approach. Results: The results of this study suggest that posttraining interventions may be more effective if they include the following seven themes: (a) social network – connecting with other gatekeepers; (b) continued learning – further education; (c) community outreach – building awareness; (d) accessibility – convenience; (e) reminders – ongoing communication; (f) program improvement –- enhancing previous training; and (g) certification – accreditation. Conclusion: Posttraining interventions that incorporate the themes from this study offer a promising direction in which to sustain the effects of gatekeeper suicide prevention training.

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