Online Suicide Prevention and Intervention Training for Secondary School Counselors
Development and Examination of the Efficacy of an Online Suicide Prevention and Intervention Training Program for Psychological Counselors in Secondary Education Institutions
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interventional
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1 country
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Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of the Online Suicide Prevention and Intervention Training Program (Çevrimiçi İntihar Önleme ve Müdahale Eğitim Programı - ÇİÖMEP) for school counselors working in secondary education. Suicide is a major public health concern among adolescents, and school counselors play a vital role in early identification and intervention. This research uses a randomized controlled trial (RCT) design to determine if the training improves counselors' knowledge, perceived competence, and attitudes toward suicide prevention while reducing the stigma associated with suicidal behavior.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable
Started Jan 2026
Shorter than P25 for not_applicable
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
January 1, 2026
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
February 16, 2026
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
February 25, 2026
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
April 1, 2026
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
November 1, 2026
ExpectedFebruary 25, 2026
November 1, 2025
3 months
February 16, 2026
February 21, 2026
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (2)
The Perceived Competency in Working with Suicide Behavior
Assessed using the "The Suicide Intervention Competency Scale" (İntihar Davranışı ile Çalışmada Yeterlilik Algısı Ölçeği). This scale is being developed as part of this study. It measures the counselor's self-perceived competency in suicide risk assessment, intervention techniques, and crisis management. As the scale is currently in the development phase, the final score range is yet to be determined; however, higher total scores will represent a higher level of perceived competency in suicide intervention.
Baseline, immediately after the 2-day intervention, and 3 months post-intervention.
The Attitudes Toward Working with Suicide Behavior
Assessed using the "The Attitudes Toward Working with Suicide Behavior Scale" (İntihar Davranışı ile Çalışmaya Yönelik Tutum Ölçeği). This scale is being developed to evaluate the willingness and beliefs of mental health professionals regarding suicidal behavior. As the scale is in the development phase, the final score range is not yet specified; higher total scores will indicate more negative attitudes and lower willingness toward working with suicidal individuals.
Baseline, immediately after the 2-day intervention, 3 months post-intervention.
Secondary Outcomes (4)
Suicide Knowledge Level
Baseline, immediately after the 2-day intervention, 3 months post-intervention.
Stigma Toward Suicide
Baseline, immediately after the 2-day intervention, 3 months post-intervention.
Gatekeeper Behaviors
Baseline, immediately after the 2-day intervention, 3 months post-intervention.
General Attitudes Toward Suicide
Baseline, immediately after the 2-day intervention, 3 months post-intervention.
Study Arms (2)
Online Suicide Prevention and Intervention Training Group
EXPERIMENTALParticipants in this group will receive the "Online Suicide Prevention and Intervention Training Program" online.
Waiting List Control Group
NO INTERVENTIONParticipants in this group will not receive the training during the study. They will be placed on a waiting list. They will receive the same online training only after the study is completely finished.
Interventions
This is an online training program designed for school counselors. It consists of 4 sessions held over 2 days. The training covers: 1. Awareness: Understanding suicide myths, warning signs, and attitudes. 2. Assessment: How to assess suicide risk in students and create safety plans. 3. Intervention: Specific counseling techniques to help students who are at risk (e.g., instilling hope, problem-solving). 4. Crisis Management: How to manage a crisis in school and what to do after a suicide occurs (postvention)
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Currently working as a psychological counselor in secondary education institutions affiliated with the Ministry of National Education in Izmir, Turkey.
- Hold a bachelor's degree in Psychology or Psychological Counseling and Guidance (PDR) from a higher education institution.
- Possess the appropriate technical infrastructure to participate in online training (e.g., a stable internet connection, computer/tablet, and a private environment).
- Willing to participate in the study voluntarily.
You may not qualify if:
- Having lost a relative or close friend to suicide within the last year.
- Having participated in a similar suicide prevention training program within the last 6 months.
- Failure to attend a total of two or more training sessions during the intervention phase.
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Aydın Adnan Menderes University
Aydin, Turkey (Türkiye)
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- PREVENTION
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Assistant Professor
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
February 16, 2026
First Posted
February 25, 2026
Study Start
January 1, 2026
Primary Completion
April 1, 2026
Study Completion (Estimated)
November 1, 2026
Last Updated
February 25, 2026
Record last verified: 2025-11
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will share
- Shared Documents
- STUDY PROTOCOL, SAP, ICF
- Time Frame
- Data will become available beginning 6 months after the publication of the primary study results and will remain accessible for a period of 36 months.
- Access Criteria
- Access to the de-identified data will be granted to qualified academic researchers who provide a methodologically sound proposal, strictly for the purpose of meta-analysis or replicating study findings. To obtain the data, researchers must contact the principal investigator (Dr. Tolga Köskün) with email. A formal data sharing agreement will be required to ensure the continued protection of participant confidentiality.
De-identified individual participant data üunderlying the results of this study will be shared. This includes demographic variables and de-identified assessment scores collected from the participating psychological counselors.