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A meta-analysis of suicide prevention programs for school-aged youth

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  • Brann, Kristy L.
  • Baker, Derek
  • Smith-Millman, Mills K.
  • Watt, Sarah J.
  • DiOrio, Courtney

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Suicide is an increasingly prevalent cause of death among adolescents across all demographics. Schools can be effective settings for identification and prevention of suicide due to the amount of time that students spend in school. This study presents a meta-analysis of school-based suicide prevention programs for students and school staff on the following outcomes: suicide awareness, helping skill, suicide behavior, psychological wellness, and psychological distress outcomes. A total of 27 studies were identified via 5 databases. Results suggest that suicide prevention programs have the largest impact on suicide awareness (k = 18, g = 0.72) and helping skill (k = 15, g = 0.43) compared to suicide behavior (k = 8, g = 0.17), psychological wellness (k = 7, g = 0.16), and psychological distress (k = 9, g = 0.16). However, results are limited by the availability of previous research. We conclude with a discussion of limitations, implications for practice, and directions for future research.

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  • Brann, Kristy L. & Baker, Derek & Smith-Millman, Mills K. & Watt, Sarah J. & DiOrio, Courtney, 2021. "A meta-analysis of suicide prevention programs for school-aged youth," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 121(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:cysrev:v:121:y:2021:i:c:s0190740920322489
    DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2020.105826
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