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Erschienen in: Community Mental Health Journal 5/2016

09.05.2015 | Original Paper

Continuing Education on Suicide Assessment and Crisis Intervention: What Can We Learn About the Needs of Mental Health Professionals in Community Practice?

verfasst von: Rebecca Mirick, James McCauley, Joanna Bridger, Larry Berkowitz

Erschienen in: Community Mental Health Journal | Ausgabe 5/2016

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Abstract

This study examined the impact of a 1-day continuing education training for mental health professionals on knowledge and confidence around suicide assessment and intervention. Data on knowledge, confidence and the utility of information were collected through pretests and posttests at 12 trainings at local community agencies. Findings indicate that a continuing education workshop can increase knowledge and self-confidence. Several participant characteristics were associated with knowledge and confidence at pretest; only being trained as a mental health professional and previous training remained significant at posttest. Participants identified training components which were new and useful. Implications for training and education are discussed.
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Metadaten
Titel
Continuing Education on Suicide Assessment and Crisis Intervention: What Can We Learn About the Needs of Mental Health Professionals in Community Practice?
verfasst von
Rebecca Mirick
James McCauley
Joanna Bridger
Larry Berkowitz
Publikationsdatum
09.05.2015
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Community Mental Health Journal / Ausgabe 5/2016
Print ISSN: 0010-3853
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-2789
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-015-9884-2

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