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Enhancing Practitioner Skills Through Suicide and Risk Management Protocols

Enhancing Practitioner Skills Through Suicide and Risk Management Protocols

Introduction

In the realm of mental health research, ensuring the safety and well-being of participants is paramount. The study titled "Core components and strategies for suicide and risk management protocols in mental health research: a scoping review" provides valuable insights into developing effective Suicide and Risk Management Protocols (SRMPs). This blog aims to guide practitioners in enhancing their skills by implementing the core components and strategies outlined in this research.

Core Components of SRMPs

The scoping review identifies five essential components crucial for developing robust SRMPs. These components serve as a foundation for ensuring participant safety and effective risk management:

Implementing the Core Components

For practitioners looking to enhance their skills, understanding and implementing these core components can significantly improve the outcomes of mental health research:

Encouraging Further Research

While the scoping review provides a comprehensive framework for SRMPs, it also highlights the need for further research to tailor these protocols across different research contexts. Practitioners are encouraged to engage in ongoing research to refine and adapt these strategies to their specific needs.

Conclusion

Implementing the core components and strategies outlined in the scoping review can significantly enhance the skills of practitioners in mental health research. By focusing on training, utilizing educational resources, adopting structured risk management strategies, and ensuring clinical oversight, practitioners can improve the safety and effectiveness of their research protocols.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Core components and strategies for suicide and risk management protocols in mental health research: a scoping review.


Citation: Stevens, K., Thambinathan, V., Hollenberg, E., Inglis, F., Johnson, A., Levinson, A., Salman, S., Cardinale, L., Lo, B., Shi, J., Wiljer, D., & Korczak, D. J. (2021). Core components and strategies for suicide and risk management protocols in mental health research: A scoping review. BMC Psychiatry, 21, 13. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-020-03005-0
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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