Long-term Impact of a Campus Suicide Prevention Program

Color poster with text, graphs, and charts.An increasing number of college students face significant mental health problems (ACHA, 2007), which places them at elevated risk for suicide. Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for college students (AAS, 2012; CDC, 2009). Unfortunately, many universities and colleges lack resources to effectively manage, intervene with, and prevent suicidal behavior (Gallagher, 2007). As a result, college students are often identifying their own mental health needs and frequently turn to peers for support (Haas et al., 2003). The purpose of this study was to create, implement, and evaluate the long-term (1-month) effects of a suicide awareness/gatekeeper prevention program for students.University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire Office of Research and Sponsored Programs

International prevalence of adolescent non-suicidal self-injury and deliberate self-harm

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The behaviours of non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) and deliberate self-harm (DSH) are prevalent among adolescents, and an increase of rates in recent years has been postulated. There is a lack of studies to support this postulation, and comparing prevalence across studies and nations is complicated due to substantial differences in the methodology and nomenclature of existing research.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>We conducted a systematic review of current (2005 - 2011) empirical studies reporting on the prevalence of NSSI and DSH in adolescent samples across the globe.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>Fifty-two studies fulfilling the inclusion criteria were obtained for analysis. No statistically significant differences were found between NSSI (18.0% SD = 7.3) and DSH (16.1% SD = 11.6) studies. Assessment using single item questions led to lower prevalence rates than assessment with specific behaviour checklists. Mean prevalence rates have not increased in the past five years, suggesting stabilization.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>NSSI and DSH have a comparable prevalence in studies with adolescents from different countries. The field would benefit from adopting a common approach to assessment to aide cross-cultural study and comparisons.</p

Peer-delivered Suicide Prevention Presentation on a College Campus

Color poster with text, graphs, and charts.An increasing number of college students face significant mental health problems (ACHA, 2007), which places them at elevated risk for suicide. Unfortunately, many universities and colleges lack resources to effectively manage, intervene with, and prevent suicidal behavior (Gallagher, 2007). As a result, college students are often identifying their own mental health needs and frequently turn to peers for support (Haas et al., 2003). This makes college peers an important group to target for prevention initiatives. A majority of the existing suicide prevention programs are not geared towards college students, nor have their effects been rigorously assessed for long-term benefits (Mann et al., 2005; Thompkins et al., 2010). The purpose of this study was to create, implement, and evaluate the effects of a suicide awareness/gatekeeper prevention program for students.University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire Office of Research and Sponsored Programs

Impact of a Suicide Awareness Program for the General Student Population at UWEC

Color poster with text and graphs.Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for college students, and one in 12 college students report having made a specific suicide plan in the past year. The goal of this study was to create, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of a suicide awareness program for the University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire.University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire Office of Research and Sponsored Program