Suicide prevention for international students: A single-arm mixed methods evaluation of the LivingWorks safeTALK program in Australia
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Adapted suicide prevention training (safeTALK) shows promise for international students. The training increased confidence in intervening and referring students to help, with sustained improvements at follow-up.
Area Of Science
- Mental Health Research
- International Student Wellbeing
- Suicide Prevention Strategies
Background
- International students experience high rates of suicidal ideation but low help-seeking behaviors.
- Existing suicide prevention programs may not adequately address the unique needs of international students.
- There is a need for feasible and acceptable interventions to support this vulnerable population.
Purpose Of The Study
- To evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of an adapted safeTALK suicide prevention training for international students.
- To assess changes in confidence, intentions to refer, suicide stigma, and suicide literacy post-training.
- To gather qualitative feedback for program improvement and cultural adaptation.
Main Methods
- A single-arm study involving eight safeTALK workshops for 128 international students in Melbourne, Australia.
- Pre-, post-, and three-month follow-up surveys were administered to assess outcomes.
- Seventeen participants completed follow-up interviews to provide qualitative insights.
Main Results
- The adapted training was rated as acceptable, helpful, and safe by participants.
- Significant increases in confidence to intervene and intentions to refer to help sources were observed, sustained at follow-up.
- A small, non-sustained reduction in suicide stigma and a delayed improvement in suicide literacy were noted.
Conclusions
- Adapted gatekeeper training, such as safeTALK, is a promising strategy for enhancing suicide prevention among international students.
- The training demonstrated feasibility and acceptability, with positive preliminary effectiveness in building intervention capacity.
- Further cultural adaptation is recommended to maximize the long-term impact and address specific needs.
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