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Comprehensive college student suicide assessment: application of the BASIC ID
Derrick Paladino1, Casey A Barrio Minton
1Department of Graduate Studies in Counseling, Rollins College, Winter Park, FL 32789-4499, USA. dpaladino@rollins.edu
Journal of American College Health : J of ACH
|May 15, 2008
Summary
Suicide affects many, especially on college campuses. Staff need better suicide risk assessment and intervention strategies, using tools like Lazarus
Area of Science:
- Mental Health Research
- Public Health Initiatives
- Higher Education Policy
Background:
- Suicide profoundly impacts individuals and communities, with college campuses being particularly vulnerable.
- Effective response to suicidal ideation requires comprehensive assessment and intervention strategies.
- Existing approaches may be insufficient to address the complexities of suicide on university campuses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To enhance college and university staff's response to suicidal ideation.
- To introduce a comprehensive suicide risk assessment tool for educational settings.
- To provide practical guidance for intervention strategies.
Main Methods:
- Discussion of suicide risk factors and basic screening methods.
- Presentation and application of Lazarus' BASIC ID tool for comprehensive suicide assessment.
- Demonstration of assessment procedures through a case vignette.
Main Results:
- The BASIC ID tool offers a structured approach to assessing suicide risk.
- Comprehensive assessment can improve the effectiveness of intervention.
- Case vignette illustrates practical application of the assessment method.
Conclusions:
- College and university staff require enhanced training in suicide risk assessment and intervention.
- The BASIC ID tool provides a valuable framework for comprehensive suicide assessment in higher education.
- Proactive and thorough assessment is crucial for preventing suicide in campus communities.
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