@article{ref1,
title="The Suicide Prevention for College Student (SPCS) Gatekeepers Program",
journal="Crisis",
year="2023",
author="Ross, Sarah G. and Pazienza, Rena and Rosa, Juliana D.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Linking college students with mental health services is critical, especially now, as many students report increased mental health concerns and suicidal ideation in the wake of COVID-19. The Suicide Prevention for College Student (SPCS) Gatekeepers Program provides student education and training to help link those in need with appropriate services. Aims: This study aimed to replicate and extend pilot study results by examining the effects of the training program across a larger, more diverse sample of students. <br><br>METHOD: As part of three SAMHSA Mental Health and Training Grants, the program was implemented across three college campuses over three years. <br><br>RESULTS: At posttest, those who participated in the program demonstrated increased knowledge, suicide prevention self-efficacy, and decreased stigma towards suicide. A follow-up questionnaire revealed that students continued to demonstrate program gains 12 weeks after participating, but there was a slight decline in knowledge and self-efficacy between posttest and follow-up. Limitations: Attrition at follow-up should be addressed in future research, and reliability and validity of measures should be further assessed. <br><br>CONCLUSION: This study provides support for the efficacy and generalizability of the SPCS Gatekeepers training program.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0227-5910",
doi="10.1027/0227-5910/a000914",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1027/0227-5910/a000914"
}