@article{ref1,
title="Developing recommendations to improve identification, prevention, and response to suicide thoughts and behaviours among post-secondary students: a mixed methods study",
journal="Journal of American college health",
year="2024",
author="Hews-Girard, Julia and Leslie, R. Diandra and So, Aaron Y. and Patten, Scott and Ramirez Pineda, Ana and Saini, Harveen K. and Tahir, Aleena and McPherson, Claire and Szeto, Andrew C. H. and Dimitropoulos, Gina",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to generate recommendations regarding how to identify, prevent and respond to suicide thoughts and behaviors among post-secondary students. <br><br>METHODS: A convergent mixed-methods design with Nominal Groups Technique (NGT) was used. Post-secondary and high-school students and their caregivers generated and ranked recommendations. A Codebook Thematic Analysis approach guided analysis of the NGT-discussions and extended understanding of recommendations. <br><br>RESULTS: 88 individuals participated in 21 panels. Five key recommendations were identified: (1) increase student and staff education regarding suicide identification, prevention, and awareness of existing supports; (2) enhance rapid access to supports for those experiencing a crisis; (3) improve institutional academic supports for students following crisis; (4) reduce stigma; (5) improve communication regarding on-campus suicide. Common themes included perceived impact of attitudes, institutional barriers, and peer-support on suicide thoughts and behaviors. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: These recommendations can inform the development of student-centred interventions for improving mental health supports.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0744-8481",
doi="10.1080/07448481.2024.2325924",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2024.2325924"
}