What is evidence-based practice?
The term “evidence-based” is also used as a “seal of approval” to indicate that a specific program or strategy has been evaluated and proven to be effective in improving health. This “seal of approval” can be given by academic researchers, expert panels or government agencies that have reviewed evidence about the program, or independent organizations that rate the effectiveness of programs.
The following definition refers to this more specific use of the term “evidence-based,” which is the primary focus of this online guide: Evidence-based prevention strategy (HPIO, 2013). Programs, policies, or other strategies that have been evaluated and demonstrated to be effective in preventing health problems based upon the best-available research evidence, rather than upon personal belief or anecdotal evidence.
Evidence-based suicide prevention training includes but is not limited to:
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Living Works START
- Making Educators Partners in Youth Suicide Prevention: ACT on FACTS
- More Than Sad: Suicide Prevention Education for Teachers and Other School Personnel
- Suicide Alertness for Everyone- Tell, Ask, Listen, Keep Safe (safeTALK)
- Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA)
- Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
Additional Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, and Behavioral Health Trainings
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