Suicide Prevention Program on a Diverse College Campus: Examining the Effectiveness of a Peer-to-Peer Model

Tsong, Yuying; Young, Jennifer T.; Killer, Jane Duong; Takemoto, Mary Ann; Compliment, Brad

doi:10.1080/87568225.2018.1434716

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“…Three of the four QPR‐based programs demonstrated significant increases in knowledge post‐program completion, as shown in Table 2 (Cross et al, 2011; Litteken & Sale, 2018; Tsong et al, 2019). Litteken and Sale (2018) found the longest‐lasting impact of QPR on knowledge, with significant increases and moderate effect of the program still present at the 2‐year follow‐up (F 2, 79 = 3.58, p = .032, d = 0.60).…”

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“…A total of 170 participants completed scales pertaining to both declarative and self‐perceived suicide knowledge, self‐efficacy for intervening, and gatekeeper behaviors in the community (Cross et al, 2011). The other two QPR‐based interventions investigated the efficacy of the QPR program, as outlined by Quinnett (1995), in 3692 adults who serve youth (teachers, youth service providers, and parents; Litteken & Sale, 2018) and in 479 university students who had an interest in suicide prevention (Tsong et al, 2019). Outcome measures for both studies were the same as those outlined by Cross et al (2011), and the training followed the same program outline (Cross et al, 2011; Litteken & Sale, 2018; Quinnett, 1995; Tsong et al, 2019).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…However, seven studies that used standardized or previously evaluated assessments found significant adaptive attitude improvements (less stigma, more openness to discussion, more compassion and understanding, etc. ; Schilling et al, 2016;Stuart et al, 2003;Sun et al, 2013Sun et al, , 2014Teo et al, 2016;Tsong et al, 2019;Walker et al, 2009). The inconclusiveness of these findings across the reviewed studies suggests that current GKT program frameworks, while providing apparent benefits to knowledge, self-efficacy, confidence, and sometimes behavior, are not accurately targeting attitudes.…”

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Gatekeeper training for friends and family of individuals at risk of suicide: A systematic review

Morton

Wang

Tse

et al. 2021

Journal Community Psychology

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Aims: Gatekeeper training (GKT) is an important suicide prevention strategy. Studies have evaluated the effectiveness of GKT in different populations, often neglecting family and friends who play a vital role in caring for people with suicide risk. This review evaluated GKT programs targeting family and friends to determine their effectiveness in this specific population.Methods: Academic databases were searched for studies on GKT programs. Programs involving family and friends caring for people with suicide risk were assessed for any impact on knowledge, self-efficacy, attitudes, and suicide prevention skills.Results: Seventeen studies were reviewed. GKT showed significant gains on outcomes of interest. Three studies targeted family and friends, with one involving them in program creation and conduction and another adjusting the program after their input. Conclusions: GKT programs have potentially positive effects on family and friends caring for people with suicide risk. Few programs address the specific needs of this group, and programs adapted specifically for them are scarce. Future program development recommendations are discussed.

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confidence: 99%

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Gatekeeper training for friends and family of individuals at risk of suicide: A systematic review

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Wang

Tse

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Journal Community Psychology

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“…These findings suggest that events aimed at promoting the health and well‐being of students need to be student‐informed and engaging, and not just the presentation of various information stalls. The limited available evidence does suggest that there are benefits in partnering with students to help inform and deliver such events 27‐30 . In the case of UMHD events evaluated in this paper, this was done through work‐integrated learning opportunities, providing a model for potential replication elsewhere.…”

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Creating Healthy Universities: The role of campus‐based health promotion events in supporting student well‐being

Saheb

Mortimer

Rutherford

et al. 2019

Health Prom J of Aust

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Issue addressed University students have been increasingly recognised as a population with a high prevalence of mental ill health, with research suggesting that psychological distress is higher among tertiary education students than nonstudents. The purpose of this study was to assess students' perceptions of the effectiveness of student‐led, campus‐based mental health promotion events on their well‐being. Methods The cross‐sectional study included six campus‐based events, and collected data from 700 university students using a survey tool that included quantitative and qualitative measures. A multivariate logistic regression model was developed to investigate the association among explanatory variables and the response variable. A log‐likelihood ratio test was used to assess the goodness of fitness of the final model. Qualitative data were thematically analysed. Results Results showed that the majority of students (84%) agreed the event promoted and supported student well‐being, with three variables being statistically related to this agreement: (a) respondents' decision to spend more time on campus due to the event; (b) how respondents felt about receiving health information from student peers; and (c) the number of activities in which they took part. Conclusions Our findings suggest that campus‐based mental health promotion events need to be designed with emphasis on activities that attract, retain and educate students about mental health, and are delivered with the benefits of peer‐to‐peer health promotion in mind, in order to reach their full potential in supporting improved student mental health. So what? The findings highlight the opportunities that can be created by university events to promote and support student mental health by building peer relationships and creating a sense of community.

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“…Student leadership initiatives have been developed in high schools (Canadian Student Leadership Association, 2019) and universities across Canada (Mount Royal University, 2019; University of Waterloo, 2019) to foster the development of skills required to be actively involved in one's learning environment and to contribute to the betterment of society. Whether it be actionresearch involving student stakeholders (Berg et al, 2018) or student-led/peer-to-peer initiatives, successes have been documented for health promotion activities around nutrition (Feldman, Harwell, & Brusca, 2013), suicide prevention (Tsong et al, 2018), and sexual consent (Ortiz, Shafer & Murphy, 2015). Student engagement is also perceived to be a protective factor against risk behaviors, poor self-esteem, psychological distress, and low academic achievement (Bryan et al, 2012;Corso et al, 2013;Thapa et al, 2013).…”

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Using Knowledge Mobilization to Promote Student Engagement in Health Promotion on Canadian Campuses

Moissac

Waddell

Smith

et al. 2020

CELT

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With the increased incidence of poor mental health in young adults, health promotion strategies are needed on campuses. World Cafés were held to facilitate discussion around three main topics: thoughts about findings emerging from a recent health survey; resources currently available on campus; and strategies or resources needed to improve student well-being. Participants readily provided insight into mental health concerns among students, and their recommendations focused primarily on creating a culture of well-being in the university, with more professional support services and greater health promotion. Overall, the World Café approach provided an effective method to engage students and discuss possible strategies to promote better mental health on campus. Étant donné l’augmentation des problèmes de santé mentale chez les jeunes adultes, il faut adopter des stratégies de promotion de la santé à l’université. Des conversations de type Café du monde – World Café – ont eu lieu autour de trois sujets : 1) des réflexions autour des résultats provenant d’un sondage récent pourtant sur la santé; 2) les ressources qui sont actuellement offertes à l’université; 3) les stratégies et les ressources nécessaires à l’amélioration du bien-être des étudiants. Les participants n’ont pas hésité à témoigner des enjeux de santé mentale dans la communauté étudiante. Leurs recommandations ont convergé principalement vers la création d’une culture du bien-être à l’université, ce qui suppose un accroissement des services d’aide professionnelle et de la promotion de la santé. Dans l’ensemble, la méthode de type Café du monde a permis de faire participer les étudiants et de discuter des stratégies potentielles pour la promotion de la santé mentale à l’université.

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Suicide Prevention Program on a Diverse College Campus: Examining the Effectiveness of a Peer-to-Peer Model

Cited by 18 publications

References 22 publications

Gatekeeper training for friends and family of individuals at risk of suicide: A systematic review

Gatekeeper training for friends and family of individuals at risk of suicide: A systematic review

Creating Healthy Universities: The role of campus‐based health promotion events in supporting student well‐being

Using Knowledge Mobilization to Promote Student Engagement in Health Promotion on Canadian Campuses

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