Suicide prevention training for allied health professionals within healthcare environments: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT: Despite the knowledge that many individuals who die by suicide have contact with a health professional a short time prior to their death, the delivery and quality of clinical care is reportedly variable. Those affected by suicide have reported poor management of suicidal behavior, noting that many health professionals lack an understanding of, and carry negative attitudes toward suicidality. Though quality crisis care and follow-up treatment have shown to reduce the frequency of repeated suicide attempts, organizational barriers and lack of appropriate training mean these are not always provided. This review aimed to synthesize the evidence on suicide prevention training delivered to allied health professionals within healthcare environments. A scoping review of empirical research on the t

SUBMITTER: Rentzoulis J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12334045 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature