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Continuing Education on Suicide Assessment and Crisis Intervention: What Can We Learn About the Needs of Mental Health Professionals in Community Practice?
Community Mental Health Journal (2015)
  • Rebecca Mirick, Salem State University
  • James McCauley
  • Joanna Bridger
  • Larry Berkowitz
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.
Keywords
  • Suicide,
  • Continuing education,
  • Suicide assessment,
  • Training,
  • Suicide prevention
Publication Date
May 9, 2015
DOI
10.1007/s10597-015-9884-2
Citation Information
Rebecca Mirick, James McCauley, Joanna Bridger and Larry Berkowitz. "Continuing Education on Suicide Assessment and Crisis Intervention: What Can We Learn About the Needs of Mental Health Professionals in Community Practice?" Community Mental Health Journal Vol. 52 Iss. 5 (2015) p. 501 - 510
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/rebecca-mirick/5/