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Gatekeeper training as a preventative intervention for suicide: a systematic review.

Michael Isaac1, Brenda Elias, Laurence Y Katz

  • 1Family Medicine Residency Program, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada.

Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. Revue Canadienne De Psychiatrie
|March 27, 2009
PubMed
Summary

Gatekeeper training shows promise in suicide prevention by improving knowledge and skills. Further research is needed to confirm long-term effects and impact on suicide rates.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Psychology
  • Mental Health Research

Background:

  • Suicide prevention is a significant global challenge.
  • Gatekeeper training is a widely adopted suicide prevention strategy.
  • Evidence on the effectiveness of gatekeeper training requires comprehensive review.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the existing evidence on gatekeeper training for suicide prevention.
  • To identify research gaps and propose future research directions.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature search of MEDLINE (PubMed) and PsycINFO databases.
  • Inclusion of studies using keywords: suicide, suicide prevention, and gatekeeper.
  • Manual bibliography review of relevant articles.

Main Results:

  • Gatekeeper training positively impacts knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to suicide prevention.
  • Studies across diverse populations (military, educators, clinicians) show positive trainee outcomes.
  • Large cohort studies in military personnel and physicians suggest reductions in suicidal ideation, attempts, and deaths.

Conclusions:

  • Gatekeeper training effectively enhances trainee knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
  • Further investigation is required regarding the long-term effects of training and gatekeeper referral patterns.
  • Randomized controlled trials are needed to fully elucidate the impact of gatekeeper training on suicide rates.