Training Program for School Staff on Deliberate Self-Harm
Author Information
Author(s): Jo Robinson, Sara Gook, Hok Pan Yuen, Patrick D McGorry, Alison R Yung
Primary Institution: Orygen Research Centre, Department of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne
Hypothesis
The delivery of the training would lead to improved understanding, confidence, and skills in managing deliberate self-harm among school welfare staff.
Conclusion
The study demonstrated that specifically designed training can improve school welfare staff's ability to support young people engaging in deliberate self-harm.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants showed significant improvements in confidence and skills after the training.
- Improvements in knowledge of deliberate self-harm were sustained over a 6-month follow-up.
- Most participants had prior experience working with young people who self-harm.
Takeaway
This study shows that training can help teachers and school staff feel more confident in helping students who hurt themselves.
Methodology
The study used a longitudinal design with pre-test/post-test assessments to evaluate the training's effectiveness.
Potential Biases
The sample may not represent all school welfare staff as participants self-selected to attend the training.
Limitations
The study lacked a control group and had a self-selected sample, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
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Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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