Online Suicide Prevention and Intervention Training for Secondary School Counselors
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorAydin Adnan Menderes University
About this trial
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.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Currently working as a psychological counselor in secondary education institutions affiliated with the Ministry of National Education in Izmir, Turkey.
Hold a bachelor's degree in Psychology or Psychological Counseling and Guidance (PDR) from a higher education institution.
Possess the appropriate technical infrastructure to participate in online training (e.g., a stable internet connection, computer/tablet, and a private environment).
Willing to participate in the study voluntarily.
Disqualifiers
Having lost a relative or close friend to suicide within the last year.
Having participated in a similar suicide prevention training program within the last 6 months.
Failure to attend a total of two or more training sessions during the intervention phase.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Online Suicide Prevention and Intervention Training Program (ÇİÖMEP)
Treatment groups
60 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Aydin Adnan Menderes University
Lead sponsor
The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov