Self-Harm in Young People: A Therapeutic Assessment Manual

Ougrin, Dennis; Ng, Audrey; Zundel, Tobias

doi:10.1201/b13320

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“…A suicide attempt here refers to engagement in a potentially self-destructive behavior which does not result in death but in which there is at least some intent to die (Mars, Burrows, Hjelmeland, & Gunnell, 2014;Nock & Favazza, 2009). Suicide attempts are 20 times more frequent than "completed" suicides (WHO, 2012(WHO, , 2014 and leave burdens for families and communities such as stigma, complicated grief, and other negative psychosocial outcomes (Ougrin, Zundel, & Ng, 2010). More significantly, prior suicide attempt is known to be the single strongest predictor and risk of death by suicide in the general population (Hawton, Rodham, & Evans, 2006;Ougrin, Zundel, & Ng, 2010;WHO, 2014).…”

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Police Views of Suicidal Persons and the Law Criminalizing Attempted Suicide in Ghana: A Qualitative Study With Policy Implications

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The penal code of Ghana condemns suicide attempt. The present study sought to explore the views of the police on persons who attempt suicide and the law criminalizing the act. Qualitative in-depth interviews were used to explore the views of 18 officers of the Ghana Police Service. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis technique. Findings showed that the police officers profiled suicide attempters as needy, enigmatic, ignorant, and blameworthy. Majority (n = 14) of them disagreed with the law and suggested a repeal, whereas only four of them agreed with the law. Regardless of their positions on criminalization, they showed an inclination to help, rather than arrest, when confronted with such persons in line of their duty. Educating the police on suicidal behavior may help to deepen their understanding and help improve the way they handle suicidal persons. This may also strengthen police suicide prevention gatekeeping obligations.

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Police Views of Suicidal Persons and the Law Criminalizing Attempted Suicide in Ghana: A Qualitative Study With Policy Implications

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“…In the afternoon, participants practiced in video-assisted role-plays on how to react to a student with NSSI. As an evidence-based method to enhance motivation for therapy in adolescents with self-harming behaviors, the method “Therapeutic Assessment” ( Ougrin et al, 2009 ) was presented to participants in a 2-h session including a video clip and role-play. At the end of the day, basics of the stress tolerance skills training were presented and participants were able to try out skills themselves.…”

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Increasing Knowledge, Skills, and Confidence Concerning Students’ Suicidality Through a Gatekeeper Workshop for School Staff

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Introduction: Around one-third of adolescents in Germany report a lifetime history of suicide ideation. School staff (e.g., teachers or school social workers) can serve as gatekeepers to identify adolescents at risk and transfer them to appropriate mental health professionals. The aim of this study was to evaluate a gatekeeper training for school staff.Methods: A total of N = 603 school social workers, school psychologists, and teachers participated in one of 33 1.5-day workshops. Knowledge, attitudes, confidence in skills, and perceived knowledge were assessed at pre and post workshops and at 6-month follow-up (FU). Behavioral changes were assessed via self-report at FU.Results: Knowledge, perceived knowledge, and confidence in own skills concerning suicidality increased significantly from pre- to post-assessment and was still significantly increased at 6-month FU. Attitudes toward suicidal adolescents were neutral to positive before the workshop and remained un-changed at FU. Overall, participants were very satisfied with the workshop. Although participants stated to be motivated to make behavioral changes at 6-month FU, they reported obstacles such as lack of resources and support from school administration.Discussion: This 1.5-day gatekeeper workshop was effective in enhancing knowledge and confidence in school staff regarding suicidality. Future workshops would benefit from ongoing supervision and inclusion of school administration in order to facilitate long-term changes on a behavioral level.

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“…TA is a brief, manualized intervention based on cognitive analytic therapy, which can be delivered in different settings by professionals from a range of disciplines (Ougrin, Zundel, & Ng, 2009).…”

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“…The volunteers were enrolled in two research projects (a pilot study of TA and the TOTAL study) and all agreed to undergo a full evaluation before and after TA training. Therapeutic Assessment TA is a brief, manualized intervention based on cognitive analytic therapy, which can be delivered in different settings by professionals from a range of disciplines (Ougrin, Zundel, & Ng, 2009).…”

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