APS

31st APS Annual Convention · 2019

The Effects of Gatekeeper Training on Suicide-Related Knowledge and Stigma in College Community Members

Washington, DC · May 2019

Poster · Clinical Science

  • Nathan Hager
    Virginia Consortium Program in Clinical Psychology
  • Nathan Hager
    Virginia Consortium Program in Clinical Psychology
  • Matt Judah
    Virginia Consortium Program in Clinical Psychology
  • Matt Judah
    University of Arkansas
  • Sarah Judd
    Eastern Virginia Medical School
  • Sarah Judd
    Old Dominion University
  • Nancy Badger
    Old Dominion University
  • Jennifer Foss
    Old Dominion University
  • Hank Crofford
    Old Dominion University
  • Angela Holley
    Old Dominion University
  • Tancy Vandecar-Burdin
    Old Dominion University
  • Robert Cramer
    Old Dominion University

Abstract

Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) is a suicide-prevention training often conducted on college campuses. This study examined the impact of QPR on suicide-related knowledge and stigma in members of a campus community. Results showed a 10% increase in suicide-related knowledge and indicated a change in multiple types of suicide stigma.

Suicide

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