“Signs of Suicide” Shows Promise as a Middle School Suicide Prevention Program
Abstract
Although the Signs of Suicide (SOS) suicide prevention program has been implemented at both the middle and high school levels, its efficacy has been demonstrated previously only among high school students. The current study evaluated SOS implemented in high military impact middle schools. Compared to controls, SOS participants demonstrated improved knowledge about suicide and suicide prevention, and participants with pretest ideation reported fewer suicidal behaviors at posttest than controls with pretest ideation. These results provide preliminary evidence for SOS's efficacy as a suicide prevention program for middle school students.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- May 02, 2014
- Source ID
- 10.1111/sltb.12097
Entities
People
- Elizabeth A. Schilling
- Laurel Buchanan
- Martha Lawless
- Robert H. Aseltine Jr
Organizations
- United States Department of Defense
- University of Connecticut