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  • Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Education

Background:

  • College students face rising mental health challenges, including anxiety and depression.
  • Nearly 30% of college students have contemplated suicide.
  • Peer gatekeeper training is crucial for addressing mental health emergencies on campuses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the Suicide Prevention for College Student Gatekeepers training program.
  • To equip college students with skills to recognize suicide warning signs and intervene.
  • To address suicide risk specifically within the college student population.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot program was conducted with 65 undergraduate students.
  • The training incorporated college-specific suicide research and utilized a co-leader model (student and psychologist).
  • Interactive methods like discussion and role-play were employed to enhance learning.

Main Results:

  • Participants reported enhanced suicide prevention competence immediately post-training and at 12-week follow-up.
  • Knowledge about suicide increased, and associated stigma decreased.
  • The program demonstrated high levels of acceptability among student participants.

Conclusions:

  • The pilot study indicates promising results for a college-student focused suicide prevention gatekeeper training.
  • The program appears efficient and effective in improving student competence and reducing stigma.
  • Future research should address the limitations of diversity and sample size in this pilot.