Citation

Gask L, Coupe N, McElvenny D, Green G. Br. J. Guid. Couns. 2017; 45(5): 593-605.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/03069885.2017.1335391

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Recent years have seen increasing awareness of the wide range of mental health problems faced by students. Gatekeeper training has been shown to have a positive impact on knowledge and attitudes about suicide prevention, although the evidence for skills acquisition is limited. We utilised the STORM® training package in an exploratory study to determine explore whether skills training could be successfully implemented in an educational establishment in the United Kingdom. In a pilot study assessing competence before and after the intervention there was evidence of acquisition of skills, improved attitudes and increased confidence. Further research should include a randomised controlled trial of such training.

Language: en

Keywords

counselling in higher education; evaluation; pastoral care; self-harm; Suicide