| MATES in Construction: Impact of a Multimodal, Community-Based Program for Suicide Prevention in the Construction Industry. | |
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PMID: 22163201 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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A large-scale workplace-based suicide prevention and early intervention program was delivered to over 9,000 construction workers on building sites across Queensland. Intervention components included universal General Awareness Training (GAT; general mental health with a focus on suicide prevention); gatekeeper training provided to construction worker volunteer 'Connectors'; Suicide First Aid (ASIST) training offered to key workers; outreach support provided by trained and supervised MIC staff; state-wide suicide prevention hotline; case management service; and postvention support provided in the event of a suicide. Findings from over 7,000 workers (April 2008 to November 2010) are reported, indicating strong construction industry support, with 67% building sites and employers approached agreeing to participate in MIC. GAT participants demonstrated significantly increased suicide prevention awareness compared with a comparison group. Connector training participants rated MIC as helpful and effective, felt prepared to intervene with a suicidal person, and knew where to seek help for a suicidal individual following the training. Workers engaged positively with the after-hours crisis support phone line and case management. MIC provided postvention support to 10 non-MIC sites and sites engaged with MIC, but not yet MIC-compliant. Current findings support the potential effectiveness and social validity of MIC for preventing suicide in construction workers. |
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Jorgen Gullestrup; Belinda Lequertier; Graham Martin |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2011-11-07 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International journal of environmental research and public health Volume: 8 ISSN: 1660-4601 ISO Abbreviation: Int J Environ Res Public Health Publication Date: 2011 Nov |
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Created Date: 2011-12-14 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101238455 Medline TA: Int J Environ Res Public Health Country: Switzerland |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 4180-96 Citation Subset: IM |
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MATES in Construction, Level 1, 35 Astor Terrace, Spring Hill, Queensland 4004, Australia; E-Mail: jorgen@matesinconstruction.org.au. |
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