TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2010//
TI  - Suicide and firearm means restriction: can training make a difference?
JO  - Suicide and life-threatening behavior
A1  - Slovak, Karen
A1  - Brewer, Thomas W.
SP  - 63
EP  - 73
VL  - 40
IS  - 1
N2  - Along with physician education in depression recognition and treatment, restricting lethal methods is an effective suicide prevention strategy. The present study surveyed a random sample (N = 697) of Ohio licensed social workers regarding client firearm assessment and safety counseling. Analyses sought to determine what independent factors would predict the probability that a social worker would hold positive attitudes regarding firearm risk assessment and counseling. Findings indicated that prior training and reporting from an urban area significantly increased the odds (p < .05) of registering more positive attitudes toward firearm assessment and safety counseling by 91.1% and 44.7%, respectively. Training mental health professionals in firearm assessment and safety counseling is an important aspect in addressing the reduction of suicide by this means.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0363-0234
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1521/suli.2010.40.1.63
ID  - ref1
ER  -