A systematic review of user expectations and outcomes of crisis support services.
Conclusion: There is a paucity of consistent outcome measures across and within modalities and limited research about users of text message/SMS services. (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 - December 10, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Suicide research in Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau over three decades: A scoping review.
Conclusion: Research on suicide in China has been actively carried out during the 30-year period we reviewed, which might have contributed to suicide prevention in China. Research gaps identified by the review should be addressed to sustain the achievements. (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 - December 10, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Suicide prevention public service announcements: Recall biases associated with increased risk for suicide.
Conclusions: Results suggest that new tactics may need to be considered when developing suicide prevention messages, including crafting help-seeking messages that are more easily committed to memory for target audiences. (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 - December 10, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Association of selected area-level indicators with suicide mortality in Slovenian municipalities.
Conclusion: Factors at local, municipal level can be linked to the risk of suicide. In Slovenia, neighborhood cohesion is one of the factors that should be considered when designing suicide prevention measures in a community. (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 - December 10, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Sociodemographic differences in time trends of suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts among adolescents living in Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Time trends of suicidal behaviors among adolescents.
Conclusion: In order for prevention policy to be effective it is important to pay attention to changes in risk groups for suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts over time. (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 - December 7, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

"Time to try something new" – Professionals' experiences and reflections on suicide prevention in Norway.
Conclusion: Participants described several challenges in the suicide prevention work. The contemporary "regime of truth" limits how suicide is understood and studied, as well as how suicide prevention is approached. A more open approach to suicide prevention, emphasizing the importance of relationships, context, and collaboration between sectors, is recommended. (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 - December 3, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Alexithymia in people with recurrent suicide attempts: A niche area for targeted treatment.
Conclusion: A change in TAS scores indicated that alexithymia can be a modifiable treatment target. Being able to identify and describe feelings may lead to improvement in depression, hopelessness, problem-solving, and satisfaction with life in this population. (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 - December 3, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Celebrity suicide: Media recommendations for reporting suicide not followed.
Conclusion: The suicide of a celebrity received repetitive media coverage with little emphasis on prevention or help-seeking. The recommendations were not consistently followed by the two news websites included in this review. (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 - December 3, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Examining the use of police and ambulance data in suicide research: A systematic scoping review of data linkage studies.
Conclusion: Police and ambulance data represent a currently underutilized source of valuable information relevant to suicide crises, and further research should aim to address this gap. (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 - December 3, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Changes in suicide reporting quality and deaths in Ontario following publication of national media guidelines.
Conclusion: Publication of Canadian media guidelines was associated with significant, moderate-sized improvements in reporting quality but not with decreased suicides. The latter finding may reflect only modest dissemination and implementation of the guidelines. (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 - December 3, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

The effectiveness of active learning strategies in gatekeeper training on behavioral outcomes.
Conclusion: Results suggest that active learning strategies can, in combination, enhance the effectiveness of trainings. The strategies seem to increase the comprehensiveness of gatekeeper behaviors. (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 - December 3, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

An initial investigation of suicide attempt disclosures among US veterans.
Conclusion: Findings suggest that while positive reactions may influence suicide attempt disclosure experiences broadly, additional research is needed to clarify factors that drive the decision to disclose a suicide attempt to a professional. (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 - November 12, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Trends in suicidal behaviors among US adults 2015–2018.
Conclusion: We believe our findings can inform harm reduction efforts and health messages surrounding suicide prevention. (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 - November 12, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Serious suicide attempts and risk of suicide death: A case–control study in the US healthcare systems.
Conclusion: In the US, prior suicide attempt is associated with an increased risk of suicide death; the risk is high especially during the period immediately following a nonlethal attempt. (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 - November 12, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

The pathways of aggression – Differential indirect associations between anxiety sensitivity cognitive concerns and suicidality.
Conclusion: Specific facets of aggression provide pathways through which ASCC is associated with suicidality. Aggression may be a catalyst for individuals to progress to suicidality. The current study provides foundational research for continued examination of physical aggression as a catalyst for suicide attempts. (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 - November 12, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research