Overview of Brief Volunteers Training Program in Suicide Prevention
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
Suicide is a significant public health problem worldwide that requires evidence based prevention efforts. One approach to prevention is first responders training. Such training programs for community members have demonstrated positive changes in knowledge about suicide. The objective was to study the knowledge and attitude of first responders before and after a brief, training program on suicide prevention. Participants in a community gatekeeper training were counsellors in nongovernmental organisation. 50 participants participated in a three day training program, pre and post training evaluation is done to know the effectiveness of program. Study participants showed significant improvement in the level of knowledge about suicide and likelihood of facilitating help to at risk individuals. Volunteers training had significantly improved level of knowledge of participants and likelihood of facilitating help. Keywords: Suicide prevention, Gatekeeper, Volunteers, Karnataka.
Authors and Affiliations
Mahesh. R. Gowda, Pallavi. Sarji Uthkarsh, Meena. K. S, Harish. B, Preethi. S
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