Suicide intervention training for college staff: Program evaluation and intervention skill measurement.
Laura Shannonhouse1, Yung-Wei Dennis Lin2, Kelly Shaw3
1a Counseling and Psychological Services Department, College of Education and Human Development , Georgia State University , Atlanta , Georgia , USA.
Journal of American College Health : J of ACH
|June 20, 2017
Summary
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) significantly improved college staff
Area of Science:
- Higher Education
- Mental Health
- Suicidology
Background:
- Suicide is a critical concern in college communities.
- Gatekeeper trainings are essential for staff intervention.
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a key program.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the ASIST program.
- To assess changes in staff skills, attitudes, and knowledge regarding suicide.
- To measure staff confidence in helping at-risk students.
Main Methods:
- 51 college employees underwent ASIST training.
- 30 participants were on a wait-list control group.
- Repeated Measures ANOVA analyzed pre- and post-training data on skills, attitudes, knowledge, and confidence.
Main Results:
- ASIST demonstrated significant positive effects on self-report measures.
- Objectively assessed skills in responding to at-risk students improved.
- Adjustments were made for potential scoring limitations in the SIRI-2.
Conclusions:
- ASIST enhanced college staff's self-perception and intervention skills for at-risk students.
- The study supports ASIST's role in improving staff preparedness.
- Analysis suggests potential revisions for the SIRI-2 instrument.
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