Citation

Manning J, Vandeusen K. J. Am. Coll. Health 2011; 59(5): 431-433.

Affiliation

Cornell University Counseling and Psychological Services, Ithaca, New York.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/07448480903540507

PMID

21500064

Abstract

Western Michigan University's Suicide Prevention Program utilizes multiple technological components, including an online training course, a Web site, and 2 social networking Web site profiles, as integral aspects of a comprehensive program. This article discusses the development, maintenance, use, and impact of the technological aspects of this program, which complement other program activities in meeting program goals. The Web site and use of social networking Web sites have been very well received by members of the university and wider community. Although initial outcomes of each component are positive, low participation in the online training course has limited the usefulness of pretest-posttest comparisons. It is thought that other campus suicide prevention programs may benefit from using technology as a primary method in their suicide prevention programming efforts.

Language: en