Research to Optimize the Effectiveness and Deployment of Suicide Prevention Services
Briefly

Research has identified effective suicide prevention strategies but emphasized the need for improved training and support for providers. Many clinicians feel ill-equipped to assist vulnerable populations due to a lack of scalable training approaches. This issue is exacerbated by a shortage of behavioral health service providers, affecting a large portion of the U.S. population. To address these gaps, research is proposed to test and optimize training strategies and quality monitoring tools to enhance the delivery of evidence-based interventions and expand the role of peer support specialists in suicide prevention efforts.
Research has yielded evidence-based suicide prevention strategies and tools for screening, risk stratification, and interventions to reduce suicide risk.
The lack of scalable approaches for training, supervising, and monitoring the quality of service delivery limits overall access to effective suicide prevention.
The significant behavioral health service provider shortage affects more than a third of the U.S. population, underscoring the need for a robust provider base.
The proposed concept aims to foster research that tests solutions to improve the effectiveness, quality, and availability of suicide prevention services.
Read at National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
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