Suicide Intervention Training for K–12 Schools: A Quasi‐Experimental Study on ASIST. (January 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Shannonhouse, Laura; Lin, Yung‐Wei Dennis; Shaw, Kelly; Porter, Michael
• Is Part Of: Journal of counseling and development. Volume 95:Number 1(2017:Jan.)
• Page Start: 3
• Page End: 13
• Publication Date: 2017-01
• Subjects: suicide prevention -- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training -- community engagement -- K–12 schools; Vocational guidance -- Periodicals; Counseling -- Periodicals; Vocational education -- Periodicals; 361.0605
• DOI: 10.1002/jcad.12112
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0748-9633

Abstract

Abstract : This quasi‐experimental study investigated differences between 104 school personnel who received a standardized suicide awareness and prevention training (i.e., Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) and 45 control group participants. Pre‐ and posttraining data included experimental and control group participants' (a) suicide intervention skills; (b) attitudes toward suicide; (c) knowledge of suicide; and (d) comfort, competence, and confidence in responding to individuals at risk of suicide. Results indicated a significant positive effect for training on all measures. Implications for training of school personnel and future research are discussed.