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Perceptions concerning college student suicide: data from four universities.

John S Westefeld1, Beeta Homaifar, Jennifer Spotts

  • 1Counseling Psychology, College of Education, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242-1529, USA. John_Westefeld@uiowa.edu

Suicide & Life-Threatening Behavior
|March 24, 2006
PubMed
Summary

College student suicide is a significant issue. This study examines incidence, risk factors, and solutions for suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention in university settings.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Higher Education Studies

Background:

  • Suicide remains a critical concern within higher education institutions.
  • Addressing suicide requires comprehensive strategies encompassing prevention, intervention, and postvention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the incidence and risk factors of suicide among college students.
  • To identify potential solutions and implications for mental health professionals in university settings.

Main Methods:

  • Data were collected from 1,865 students across four universities.
  • The study examined various issues related to college student suicide.

Main Results:

  • The study details the incidence and identified risk factors associated with college student suicide.

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  • Potential solutions and strategies for addressing the issue were explored.

    • Conclusions:

    • Findings highlight the need for targeted mental health support and suicide prevention programs in universities.
    • Implications are discussed for mental health professionals to enhance campus safety and well-being.