title: Control-group study of an intervention training program for youth suicide prevention.
abstract: Few studies have examined whether training can improve competency in intervening with suicidal youths. In this study we attempted to verify the effectiveness of such a training program on helper competency. Forty-three helpers who received the training were compared with 28 helpers who did not. Participants who received the training improved in knowledge, attitudes, and intervention skills following the training, compared with the control group across measures. Their gains were maintained at 6-month follow-up. In this sample, implementation of a one-time training program improved helpers' competencies in youth suicide intervention.
authors.affiliation: Centre for Research and Intervention on Suicide and Euthanasia (CRISE) at the Université du Québec à Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada. chagnon.francois@uqam.ca
authors.forename: François
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Chagnon
authors.forename: Janie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Houle
authors.forename: Isabelle
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Marcoux
authors.forename: Johanne
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Renaud
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011361:Professional Competence; D011792:Quebec; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013663:Teaching; D000092864:Suicide Prevention