@article{ref1,
title="Implementing an audience-specific small-group gatekeeper training program to respond to suicide risk among college students: a case study",
journal="Journal of American college health",
year="2014",
author="Cimini, M. Dolores and Rivero, Estela M. and Bernier, Joseph E. and Stanley, Judith A. and Murray, Andrea D. and Anderson, Drew A. and Wright, Heidi R. and Bapat, Mona",
volume="62",
number="2",
pages="92-100",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: This case study evaluated the effectiveness of an audience-specific, single-session, small-group interactive gatekeeper training program conducted at a large northeastern public university. Participants: Participants were 335 faculty, staff, and students completing gatekeeper training programs tailored to their group needs. METHODS: Baseline assessments of knowledge about suicide, risk factors, resources for assistance, and comfort in intervening with a student in distress were administered to participants prior to the small-group training sessions; posttest assessments of knowledge and comfort in intervening with students in distress were administered upon completion of training and at 3-month follow-up. RESULTS: There was a statistically significant increase in knowledge and comfort upon completion of training for both faculty/staff and student groups, although degradation of training effects at 3-month follow-up was evident. CONCLUSIONS: There are benefits associated with the implementation of audience-specific gatekeeper training programs. Booster training sessions to address skill degradation over time are recommended.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0744-8481",
doi="10.1080/07448481.2013.849709",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2013.849709"
}