Effect of Suicide Prevention Training for Professionals on Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Suicide Prevention

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the effect of suicide prevention trainings on the knowledge and attitudes of professionals in Flanders. These trainings target intermediaries such as caregivers, teachers, and police officers, aiming to improve their skills and confidence in handling suicidal individuals and crisis situations. While previous studies show these trainings can be effective, this research focuses on assessing their impact specifically in Flanders. Participants will take part in a one-arm trial where they receive a suicide prevention training organized by the Centre for the Prevention of Suicide and suicide prevention workers from the Centers for Mental Health Care. The trainings are announced publicly or organized on demand. All participants who register will be invited to complete online questionnaires at three time points: one week before the training (pre-test), immediately after the training (post-test, within 3 days), and three months after the training (follow-up). During the study, participants will complete questionnaires to assess changes in their knowledge, attitudes, and responses related to suicide prevention. The primary outcome is the change in knowledge and attitudes from before the training to after and at follow-up. Researchers will also measure how participants' responses to suicidal situations change over time. The study includes follow-up monitoring for three months after the training to evaluate lasting effects.

Effect of Suicide Prevention Training for Professionals