Evaluating A.S.K. Gatekeeper Training: Supporting Mental Health in Post-Secondary Settings
Publication: Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
18 November 2022
Abstract
This article describes the evaluation of the A.S.K. Gatekeeper Training Program which focuses on improving post-secondary participants’ ability to identify, reach out to, and support those experiencing mental health issues. Students at one Canadian college provided data at registration, prior to and following the intervention. Data from 105 matched surveys showed that prior to training participants held positive attitudes about those experiencing mental health issues but were uncertain of their abilities to assist. There was an improvement in their self-perceived confidence and skills following training. Further evaluation is needed to determine its effectiveness with other campus stakeholders, including those experiencing mental health issues.
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Cet article porte sur l’évaluation du A.S.K. Gatekeeper Training Program (ask about suicide programme de formation en prévention du suicide), lequel se concentre sur l’amélioration de l’habilité de participants du postsecondaire à identifier, entrer en contact et aider les personnes aux prises avec des problèmes de santé mentale. Les étudiants d’un collège canadien ont transmis des données avant et après l’intervention. Les données de 105 enquêtes appariées ont établi qu’avant la formation, les participants et participantes faisaient montre d’une attitude positive à l’égard des personnes aux prises avec des problèmes de santé mentale, mais doutaient de leur capacité à leur apporter de l’aide. Une amélioration de leur autoperception en termes de confiance et de compétence s’est manifestée à l’issue de la formation. Des évaluations supplémentaires sont nécessaires pour déterminer l’efficacité du programme avec des participants d’autres campus incluant les personnes aux prises avec des problèmes de santé mentale.
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Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
Volume 41 • Number 2 • April 2022
Pages: 1 - 16
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Heather Stuart, Terry Krupa, Dwight Druick, and Alexandria Melvin. 2022. Evaluating A.S.K. Gatekeeper Training: Supporting Mental Health in Post-Secondary Settings. Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health.
41(2): 1-16. https://doi.org/10.7870/cjcmh-2022-011
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