School psychologists and suicide risk assessment
Role perception and competency
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21376205 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Kristen H Erps (0000-0002-9634-5972, Department of Psychological, Health, and Learning Sciences University of Houston Houston Texas), Sarah Ochs (Department of Psychology Western Kentucky University Bowling Green Kentucky, corresponding author), Carl L Myers (0000-0003-3823-4331, Department of Psychology Western Kentucky University Bowling Green Kentucky) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 57 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 884-900 |
| Publication date | 2020-06-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Psychology in the Schools (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0033-3085 • E-ISSN: 1520-6807 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/pits.22367 |
| OpenAlex | W2887465451 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 26 |
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
Crisis intervention · Injury prevention · Intervention (counseling) · Medical emergency · Mental health · Occupational safety and health · Poison control · Preparedness · Psychiatry · Risk assessment · School psychology · Suicide prevention · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development · Clinical Psychology · Human Factors and Ergonomics · Medicine · Mental Health Treatment and Access · Psychology · Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
Adolescent Brain Development
The Columbia–Suicide Severity Rating Scale
Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance — United States, 2017
Nimh Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Children Version IV (Nimh Disc-IV)
Identity
Large-scale STI services in Avahan improve utilization and treatment seeking behaviour amongst high-risk groups in India
Do schools differ in suicide risk? the influence of school and neighbourhood on attempted suicide, suicidal ideation and self-harm among secondary school pupils
School-Based Screening to Identify At-Risk Students Not Already Known to School Professionals
Feasibility of Screening Adolescents for Suicide Risk in “Real-World” High School Settings
An Outcome Evaluation of the SOS Suicide Prevention Program
Antecedents of Suicide among Youth Aged 11–15
| Unique citing works | 4 |
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| Citations per year | 1,33 |
| Citation span | 2023 - 2025 (3) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 4 |