@article{ref1,
title="School psychologists and suicide risk assessment: role perception and competency",
journal="Psychology in the schools",
year="2020",
author="Erps, Kristen H. and Ochs, Sarah and Myers, Carl L.",
volume="57",
number="6",
pages="884-900",
abstract="As the second leading cause of death for adolescents, suicide is a major concern for school personnel. School psychologists' training in mental health makes them well-positioned to lead in suicide prevention efforts; however, studies have shown a lack of preparedness in crisis intervention and, more specifically, suicide risk assessment. This study surveyed practicing school psychologists (N = 92) to explore their perception of both their role and competency in suicide risk assessment. Suicide risk assessment was defined as a broad term pertaining to any measures taken in suicide prevention, intervention, or postvention. The majority of school psychologists reported having a primary role at the tertiary level (i.e., intervening with a student identified as needing help). Participants indicated lacking adequate graduate preparation; however, most participants were confident in their knowledge of suicide and suicide risk assessment and were comfortable identifying and intervening with a student who is suicidal. Implications for practice and directions for future research are discussed.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0033-3085",
doi="10.1002/pits.22367",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pits.22367"
}