The journal article Impact of Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training on the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline discusses an empirical study completed to assess the effectiveness of utilizing the ASIST model with individuals suffering from adverse effects (Gould, Cross, & Pisani, 2013). The authors of the article commence their discussion by emphasizing the topic of suicide as a worldwide tragedy and social problem within society, as a completed suicide occurs every 15 minutes. Researchers explore the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training among lifeline workers assisting at-risk individuals throughout the United States. Authors provide readers an overview of the empirical study completed by researchers consisting of 17 lifeline
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I am appreciative to have been provided an opportunity to obtain a piece of training that is broadly recognized nationally for increasing the longevity of a person’s life. Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training provides individuals with the proper skill sets and approach to respond to people who are suffering from suicidal ideations. The ASIST model stresses the importance of asking individuals if they are suicidal and educates trainees on the stigma associated with suicide as well as the prominence of suicide within our community. The article not only covers the environment and services provided by my applied experience but illustrates the effectiveness of services rendered at the Kern County Mental Health Crisis Hotline providing me a humbling moment to know that I am able to make a positive difference in my community by ensuring the safety of …show more content…
As a society, we can collaboratively work towards eliminating discriminatory ideations one step at a time. Such stigmas discourage those suffering from mental illness from seeking out help from professionals as a result of the stigma associated (Kendra, Cattaneo, & Mohr ', 2012). The authors discuss methods of research as utilizing a three-time study in which they provided surveys to 190 students enrolled in three separate courses taught by three different instructors (Kendra, Cattaneo, & Mohr ', 2012). The first survey was provided at the beginning of the abnormal psychology course, the second survey was provided half way through the semester, and the third survey was provided at the end of the semester (Kendra, Cattaneo, & Mohr ',
I am appreciative to have been provided an opportunity to obtain a piece of training that is broadly recognized nationally for increasing the longevity of a person’s life. Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training provides individuals with the proper skill sets and approach to respond to people who are suffering from suicidal ideations. The ASIST model stresses the importance of asking individuals if they are suicidal and educates trainees on the stigma associated with suicide as well as the prominence of suicide within our community. The article not only covers the environment and services provided by my applied experience but illustrates the effectiveness of services rendered at the Kern County Mental Health Crisis Hotline providing me a humbling moment to know that I am able to make a positive difference in my community by ensuring the safety of …show more content…
As a society, we can collaboratively work towards eliminating discriminatory ideations one step at a time. Such stigmas discourage those suffering from mental illness from seeking out help from professionals as a result of the stigma associated (Kendra, Cattaneo, & Mohr ', 2012). The authors discuss methods of research as utilizing a three-time study in which they provided surveys to 190 students enrolled in three separate courses taught by three different instructors (Kendra, Cattaneo, & Mohr ', 2012). The first survey was provided at the beginning of the abnormal psychology course, the second survey was provided half way through the semester, and the third survey was provided at the end of the semester (Kendra, Cattaneo, & Mohr ',