Comparative outcomes of three school-based cognitive-behavioral interventions for adolescent suicide prevention in Hong Kong

Low, Andrew Yiu Tsang; Lee, Kaspar Kit Wai

doi:10.3390/healthcare12202056

Comparative outcomes of three school-based cognitive-behavioral interventions for adolescent suicide prevention in Hong Kong

Author(s)

Low, Andrew Yiu Tsang

Lee, Kaspar Kit Wai

Date Issued

2024

Publisher

MDPI

Journal

Healthcare

Volume

12

Issue

20

Abstract

Background/Objectives: This study assessed the effectiveness of a school-based suicide prevention program in Hong Kong. Methods: 105 secondary school students aged 14–16, identified as having high levels of depression and suicidal ideation. Participants were divided into three intervention groups: one for adolescents only, another for adolescents with peers, and a third for adolescents with parental involvement. All groups engaged in weekly online exercises. Repeated measures ANOVA was used to analyze the within-group and between-group differences in the levels of adolescents’ suicidal ideation, depression and anxiety. Results: The results indicated a statistically significant reduction in suicidal ideation, depression and anxiety levels after participation in all three groups. No statistically significant between-group differences were identified, meaning the effects of the three interventions on the measured outcomes were similar. Conclusions: This study demonstrates the promise of implementing school-based suicide prevention programs in the Hong Kong context.

URI

https://repository.sfu.edu.hk/handle/sfu/4546

DOI

10.3390/healthcare12202056

SFU Affiliated Publication

Yes

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