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Evaluating a Multimedia Tool for Suicide Risk Assessment and Management: The Linehan Suicide Safety Net
Author(s) -
Harned Melanie S.,
Lungu Anita,
Wilks Chelsey R.,
Linehan Marsha M.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of clinical psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.124
H-Index - 119
eISSN - 1097-4679
pISSN - 0021-9762
DOI - 10.1002/jclp.22331
Subject(s) - suicide risk , psychology , safety net , suicide prevention , risk assessment , poison control , occupational safety and health , risk management , medical emergency , injury prevention , human factors and ergonomics , applied psychology , medicine , computer science , computer security , environmental health , pathology , management , economics
Objective The present study examined the usability and effectiveness of the Linehan Suicide Safety Net (LSSN), a web‐based, multimedia tool designed to support clinicians working with individuals who are suicidal. The core feature of LSSN is the Linehan Risk Assessment and Management Protocol (LRAMP), an empirically derived protocol that provides a structured checklist for assessing, managing, and documenting suicide risk. Method Mental health professionals ( N = 44) completed assessments at baseline and monthly during a 3‐month evaluation period. Results The LSSN was rated as acceptable and highly usable. Use of the LSSN was associated with a significant increase in confidence in conducting suicide risk assessment and management and a decrease in concerns related to treating suicidal clients. Conclusion The LSSN appears to be a promising tool for clinicians working with suicidal clients.