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Gatekeeper training and minimum standards of competency: Essentials for the suicide prevention workforce.
Crisis: The Journal of Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention, Vol 43(6), 2022, 516-522; doi:10.1027/0227-5910/a000794Gatekeeper training (GKT) is one of the most widely used suicide prevention strategies. It involves training people who are not necessarily clinicians to be able to identify people experiencing suicidality and refer them to appropriate services. While there is a dearth of research that supports the causal link between GKT and reduced suicide rates, this is likely the result of a variety of factors including training design, definitions of “gatekeepers,” differing populations in which the gatekeeper ...
Source: Crisis: The Journal of Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention - July 15, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Moderation effects of coping flexibility on the association between depressive symptoms and suicidal risk.
Conclusion: Our findings may be useful in understanding the association between depression and suicidal risk through coping flexibility and contribute to reductions in suicidal risk, as coping flexibility can be improved through training. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: Crisis: The Journal of Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention)
Source: Crisis: The Journal of Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention - July 15, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Short-term effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on suicidal ideation: A prospective cohort study.
Conclusion: Although the short-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on suicidal ideation is limited, relatively young and economically vulnerable individuals are more likely to show exacerbated suicidal ideation during the pandemic. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: Crisis: The Journal of Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention)
Source: Crisis: The Journal of Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention - July 15, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Pulling together—The protective role of belongingness for depression, suicidal ideation and behavior among suicide-bereaved individuals.
Conclusion: Our results suggest that belongingness may act as a potent antidote to the adverse mental health consequences among individuals bereaved by suicide. Clinicians should accord adequate attention to fostering social connectedness among their clients bereaved by suicide. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: Crisis: The Journal of Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention)
Source: Crisis: The Journal of Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention - July 15, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Exploring the changes of suicide probability during COVID-19 among Chinese Weibo users.
Conclusion: COVID-19 has a dynamic impact on suicide probability. Using data from online social networks may help to understand the impact pattern of COVID-19 on people's suicide probability. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: Crisis: The Journal of Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention)
Source: Crisis: The Journal of Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention - July 15, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

“Is suicide beautiful? Suicide acceptance and related factors in Japan.” Correction to Kawashima, Kawamoto, Shiraga, and Kawano (2020).
Conclusion: The results revealed that suicide beautification was negatively associated with positive opinion on suicide prevention efforts after controlling for other variables. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: Crisis: The Journal of Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention)
Source: Crisis: The Journal of Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention - July 15, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Suicide prevention in primary care: The opportunity for intervention.
Suicide is a leading cause of death internationally, and self-harm significantly increases the risk of suicide (Hawton et al., 2015; World Health Organization, 2014). To tackle this global health crisis a multisystem, inter-faceted, joined-up approach across health and social care, education, judicial, financial, and voluntary sectors is needed. Within this, the health setting of primary care holds unlocked potential for suicide prevention (Michail et al., 2020). In this editorial, we outline the importance of focusing on primary care for suicide prevention and introduce a new special interest group for the International A...
Source: Crisis: The Journal of Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention - July 15, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

The Literacy of Suicide Scale: Development, validation, and application.
Conclusion: The LOSS is a comprehensive measure of suicide literacy that may be used to identify knowledge gaps, inform awareness-raising activities, and assess the effectiveness of interventions to improve suicide literacy. The LOSS has been used in a broad range of settings, demonstrating application to diverse populations and cultural contexts. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: Crisis: The Journal of Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention)
Source: Crisis: The Journal of Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention - June 24, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Iran's national suicide prevention program: Opportunities, challenges, and next steps.
Conclusion: Given Iran's unstable situation, the NSPP needs to be monitored, evaluated, and adjusted according to evidence and ongoing changing national and local needs. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: Crisis: The Journal of Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention)
Source: Crisis: The Journal of Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention - June 3, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Psychosocial assessment in the emergency department: The experiences of people presenting with self-harm and suicidality.
Conclusion: Psychosocial assessment in the ED impacts on hope for people in crisis. A focus on therapeutic communication that is about the person, as well as the risk, improves patient experience, decreases distress, and instills hope that life is worth living. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: Crisis: The Journal of Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention)
Source: Crisis: The Journal of Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention - June 3, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Are mental health apps adequately equipped to handle users in crisis?
Conclusion: To address the inconsistency of crisis resources, crisis language should be included as part of app evaluation frameworks, and internationally accessible, vetted resources should be provided to app users. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: Crisis: The Journal of Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention)
Source: Crisis: The Journal of Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention - June 3, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research