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A mass-distributed CD-ROM for school-based suicide prevention.

M Fendrich1, M E Mackesy-Amiti, M Kruesi

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Institute for Juvenile Research, University of Illinois at Chicago, USA. fendrich@uic.edu

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|March 27, 2001
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A CD-ROM on youth suicide prevention was distributed to schools, but adoption was limited by resources. However, schools that used the CD-ROM found it highly valuable for crisis intervention.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Education
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Recent school violence highlights the need for effective violence prevention and crisis intervention education for school professionals.
  • Mass distribution of educational materials, such as CD-ROMs, is a common strategy to reach a wide audience.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact and utility of a mass-mailed CD-ROM (
  • Team Up to Save Lives: What Your School Should Know About Preventing Youth Suicide
  • ) aimed at educating school professionals on youth suicide prevention and crisis intervention.
  • To identify barriers to the adoption and use of educational technology in schools.

Main Methods:

  • An initial evaluation was conducted in the Chicago area following the mass mailing of the CD-ROM in January 1997.

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  • Data was collected from schools that received the CD-ROM to assess review rates, identify obstacles, and gauge perceived utility.

    • Main Results:

    • Only 39% of contacted schools reviewed the CD-ROM and provided feedback.
    • Major obstacles to CD-ROM use and evaluation participation included insufficient time, inadequate computer equipment, and lack of training.
    • Among schools that reviewed the CD-ROM, perceptions of its utility were highly favorable.
    • Several instances of the CD-ROM being used in actual crisis situations were reported.

    Conclusions:

    • While the reach of the CD-ROM intervention was limited by practical barriers, its perceived utility and application in crisis situations were significant.
    • Addressing resource and training needs is crucial for the successful implementation of educational technology in school violence prevention efforts.