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Publication Date: 2019
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Suicide Prevention Program on a Diverse College Campus: Examining the Effectiveness of a Peer-to-Peer Model
Tsong, Yuying; Young, Jennifer T.; Killer, Jane Duong; Takemoto, Mary Ann; Compliment, Brad
Journal of College Student Psychotherapy, v33 n2 p131-144 2019
With the high prevalence of college students experiencing psychological distress, it is becoming increasingly important to provide prevention and early intervention programs in addition to traditional psychological counseling services. This study examined the effectiveness of a suicide prevention program led by peer educators/trainers on a diverse college campus. Twenty-five suicide prevention workshops were conducted with 479 attendees. Preworkshop and postworkshop assessments revealed significant improvements in participants' knowledge of suicide and resources. Recommendations for campus-wide suicide prevention efforts using diverse peer educators that reflect the students' demographic and cultural background, recruitment strategies, and utilization of outreach programming in suicide prevention.
Descriptors: College Students, Prevention, Intervention, Suicide, School Counseling, Program Effectiveness, Peer Teaching, Workshops, Knowledge Level, Resources, At Risk Students, Mental Disorders, Minority Group Students, Attitude Change
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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