Gatekeeper training as a preventative intervention for suicide: A systematic review

Authors

Michael Isaac, University of Manitoba
Brenda Elias, University of Manitoba
Laurence Y. Katz, University of Manitoba
Shay-Lee Belik, University of Manitoba
Frank P. Deane, University of WollongongFollow
Murray W. Enns, University of Manitoba
Jitender Sareen, University of Manitoba

RIS ID

29573

Publication Details

Isaac, M., Elias, B., Katz, L. Y., Belik, S., Deane, F. P., Enns, M. W. & Sareen, J. (2009). Gatekeeper training as a preventative intervention for suicide: A systematic review. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry-Revue Canadienne de Psychiatrie, 54 (4), 260-268.

Abstract

Gatekeeper training is successful at imparting knowledge, building skills, and molding the attitudes of trainees; however, more work needs to be done on longevity of these traits and referral patterns of gatekeepers. There is a need for randomized controlled trials. In addition, the unique effect of gatekeeper training on suicide rates needs to be fully elucidated.