Systematic Development, Validation, and Implementation of a Workshop Module "Suicide Prevention Program" for...

Area of Science:

• Educational Psychology
• Public Health
• Mental Health Training

Background:

• Suicide is a leading cause of death for young adults (15-29 years).
• Teachers are crucial in identifying students at risk of suicide within educational settings.
• There is a need for effective suicide prevention programs in schools.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and validate a Suicide Prevention Program (SPP) workshop module for teachers.
• To enhance teachers' capacity in recognizing and responding to student suicide risk.
• To promote a supportive environment for student mental well-being in educational institutions.

Main Methods:

• The workshop module was designed using the curriculum development for medical education framework.
• Content validity was established by psychiatric subject experts, achieving a content validity index of one.
• A total of 72 Pre-University College (PUC) teachers participated, with feedback collected via a self-structured questionnaire.

Main Results:

• The developed workshop module included comprehensive content, role-play scenarios, group activities, and a diary.
• High participant satisfaction was reported, indicating the module's effectiveness.
• Feedback demonstrated a positive shift in participants' attitudes towards suicide prevention.

Conclusions:

• A validated Suicide Prevention Program (SPP) workshop module for PUC teachers has been successfully developed.
• The module is ready for implementation in educational institutes to bolster suicide prevention efforts.
• This program empowers teachers to play a vital role in student mental health support.