Online Suicide Prevention and Intervention Training for Secondary School Counselors

Sponsor
Aydin Adnan Menderes University
Study ID
NCT07432438
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • School Counseling
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Suicide Prevention

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Online Suicide Prevention and Intervention Training Program (ÇİÖMEP) — BEHAVIORAL
    This is an online training program designed for school counselors. It consists of 4 sessions held over 2 days. The training covers: 1. Awareness: Understanding suicide myths, warning signs, and attitudes. 2. Assessment: How to assess suicide risk in students and create safety plans. 3. Intervention: Specific counseling techniques to help students who are at risk (e.g., instilling hope, problem-solving). 4. Crisis Management: How to manage a crisis in school and what to do after a suicide occurs (postvention)

Study Details

The aim of this study is to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of the Online Suicide Prevention and Intervention Training Program (Çevrimiçi İntihar Önleme ve Müdahale Eğitim Programı - ÇİÖMEP) for school counselors working in secondary education. Suicide is a major public health concern among adolescents, and school counselors play a vital role in early identification and intervention. This research uses a randomized controlled trial (RCT) design to determine if the training improves counselors' knowledge, perceived competence, and attitudes toward suicide prevention while reducing the stigma associated with suicidal behavior.

Key Dates

First listed
Feb 25, 2026
Start date
Jan 1, 2026
Status verified
Nov 2025
Primary completion
Apr 30, 2026
Completion
Nov 30, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
60 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION

Arms

  • Experimental: Online Suicide Prevention and Intervention Training Group
    Participants in this group will receive the "Online Suicide Prevention and Intervention Training Program" online.
  • No Intervention: Waiting List Control Group
    Participants in this group will not receive the training during the study. They will be placed on a waiting list. They will receive the same online training only after the study is completely finished.

Primary Outcome Measure

The Perceived Competency in Working with Suicide Behavior [ Time Frame: Baseline, immediately after the 2-day intervention, and 3 months post-intervention. ]

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