A recent Rand Corporation report for the US DoD considers the "research-practice gap" in terms of how, as "innovations," suicide prevention-related research results are diffused to the field (see pp. 61-88 of linked .pdf). It notes that the usual channels for dissemination of study findings better serve other researchers (e.g., journal articles, conferences) than suicide prevention professionals. Of course, in many areas such "innovations" may not be considered at all because suicide prevention is not recognized as a serious need and available research reports never cross the threshold for adoption even if they are widely disseminated. Have the concepts of innovation theorists such as Rogers (2003) been applied in suicide prevention?
http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/pubs/research_reports/RR500/RR559/RAND_RR559.pdf
I have also observed the same in Portugal, so I intend to sensitize professionals to prevent suicide by students and teachers. It will be a good way?
I think that the problem related to suicides from modeling is more complicated.
As an example very important state of mind is very often not taking into account such as anxiety. Recently it is rather seen when a BPD patient is admitted usually is advised to stay overnight somewhere with someone and we are seeking co-operation with the patient. The same scenario alcohol and illicit drugs. Another issue is a psychosis or a depression. Psychosis cannot be missed.
Problem in depressive disorders and the outcome of modeling is complicated by the fact that suicides are not naturally distributed despite the fact that depression and anxiety is naturally distributed.
System of our values and personalities complicate this simply mathematical model.:)
However we are supported by previous behaviours, reactive factors, physical health and pain, learned behaviours and actions compare to thoughts and perception of the future.
I am aware of youth engagement programs focused on suicide awareness and prevention, organised in First Nations communities here in Canada if you are interested.
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