Development of mental health first aid guidelines for suicidal ideation and behaviour: a Delphi study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Suicide is a statistically rare event, but devastating to those left behind and one of the worst possible outcomes associated with mental illness. Although a friend, family member or co-worker may be the first person to notice that a person is highly distressed, few have the knowledge and skills required to assist. Simple guidelines may help such a person to encourage a suicidal individual to seek professional help or decide against suicide.

Methods

This research was conducted using the Delphi methodology, a method of reaching consensus in a panel of experts. Experts recruited to the panels included 22 professionals, 10 people who had been suicidal in the past and 6 carers of people who had been suicidal in the past. Statements about how to assist someone who is t

SUBMITTER: Kelly CM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2324091 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature