Online Suicide Prevention and Intervention Training for Secondary School Counselors

Официальное название

Development and Examination of the Efficacy of an Online Suicide Prevention and Intervention Training Program for Psychological Counselors in Secondary Education Institutions

Обзор

The aim of this study is to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of the Online Suicide Prevention and Intervention Training Program (Çevrimiçi İntihar Önleme ve Müdahale Eğitim Programı - ÇİÖMEP) for school counselors working in secondary education. Suicide is a major public health concern among adolescents, and school counselors play a vital role in early identification and intervention. This research uses a randomized controlled trial (RCT) design to determine if the training improves counselors' knowledge, perceived competence, and attitudes toward suicide prevention while reducing the stigma associated with suicidal behavior.

Вмешательства

• Поведенческое Online Suicide Prevention and Intervention Training Program (ÇİÖMEP)
  This is an online training program designed for school counselors. It consists of 4 sessions held over 2 days. The training covers: 1. Awareness: Understanding suicide myths, warning signs, and attitudes. 2. Assessment: How to assess suicide risk in students and create safety plans. 3. Intervention: Specific counseling techniques to help students who are at risk (e.g., instilling hope, problem-solving). 4. Crisis Management: How to manage a crisis in school and what to do after a suicide occurs

Первичные конечные точки

• The Perceived Competency in Working with Suicide Behavior [Срок оценки: Baseline, immediately after the 2-day intervention, and 3 months post-intervention.]
• The Attitudes Toward Working with Suicide Behavior [Срок оценки: Baseline, immediately after the 2-day intervention, 3 months post-intervention.]

Вторичные конечные точки (4)

• Suicide Knowledge Level [Срок оценки: Baseline, immediately after the 2-day intervention, 3 months post-intervention.]
• Stigma Toward Suicide [Срок оценки: Baseline, immediately after the 2-day intervention, 3 months post-intervention.]
• Gatekeeper Behaviors [Срок оценки: Baseline, immediately after the 2-day intervention, 3 months post-intervention.]
• General Attitudes Toward Suicide [Срок оценки: Baseline, immediately after the 2-day intervention, 3 months post-intervention.]

Критерии участия

Критерии включения

• Currently working as a psychological counselor in secondary education institutions affiliated with the Ministry of National Education in Izmir, Turkey.
• Hold a bachelor's degree in Psychology or Psychological Counseling and Guidance (PDR) from a higher education institution.
• Possess the appropriate technical infrastructure to participate in online training (e.g., a stable internet connection, computer/tablet, and a private environment).
• Willing to participate in the study voluntarily.

Критерии исключения

• Having lost a relative or close friend to suicide within the last year.
• Having participated in a similar suicide prevention training program within the last 6 months.
• Failure to attend a total of two or more training sessions during the intervention phase.

Критерии приведены из реестра в оригинале (на английском). Окончательную оценку соответствия проводит исследовательский центр.

Здоровые добровольцы: Да

Дизайн исследования

Распределение

Рандомизированное

Модель

Параллельные группы

Маскирование

Открытое

Основная цель

Профилактика

Центры проведения

Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 центр

• Aydın Adnan Menderes University — Aydin

Идентификаторы

NCT: NCT07432438 · ADÜ-ETIK-16/13

Первоисточники (государственные реестры)

• ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH, США)

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