Exploring Web-Based Support for Suicidal Ideation in the Scottish Population: Usability Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Suicide is a global health concern. In the United Kingdom, Scotland has the highest suicide rate. Lived experience and suicide prevention stakeholders in Scotland have identified a key gap in suicide prevention activities: the lack of 24-hour peer-driven web-based support for people who are suicidal.

Objective

This usability study aimed to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, utility, and reach of a suicide prevention website (Surviving Suicidal Thoughts) specifically designed to support residents in Scotland who are experiencing suicidal thoughts themselves or suspect or know someone who is experiencing suicidal thoughts. Intended support was delivered through the provision of personal testimony videos of individuals with lived experience.

Methods

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SUBMITTER: McClelland H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11806263 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature