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Suicide prevention via the Internet: a descriptive review
Nina Jacob1, Jonathan Scourfield2, Rhiannon Evans1
1<location>DECIPHer, School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University, UK</location>
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|July 3, 2014
Summary
The internet is a growing medium for suicide, yet professional online suicide prevention programs lack evaluated effectiveness. More research is needed to develop and assess these crucial online interventions.
Area of Science:
- Digital Health
- Public Health
- Mental Health Technology
Background:
- Concerns exist regarding the internet's impact on suicidal behaviors.
- The internet's potential for suicide prevention is largely underexplored.
- Professional online suicide prevention programs require further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine existing professional internet programs for suicide and self-harm prevention.
- To understand the operation and effectiveness of these online strategies.
- To identify gaps in current research and practice.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature searches were conducted.
- Scholarly databases and suicide-related journals were reviewed.
- Fifteen studies detailing online prevention strategies were identified.
Main Results:
- All reviewed studies focused on suicide prevention; none exclusively addressed nonsuicidal self-harm.
- Studies were primarily descriptive, outlining strategy nature and target audiences.
- No formal evaluations of program effectiveness in suicide prevention were found.
Conclusions:
- Despite the internet's role in suicidal individuals' lives, evidence for online prevention strategies is scarce.
- There is a need for increased focus on developing and evaluating online suicide prevention approaches.
- Further research is essential to address the lack of published evidence in this area.
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