It's Not Easy - Impacts of Suicide Prevention Research on Study Staff

Mental health distress among suicide prevention researchers is an important area requiring further exploration. In addition, the need to develop preventative strategies that create a safer, research-informed approach to coping with role-related mental health distress is high. The editors' approach to address mental health distress on research teams provides one example, albeit unstudied, that others may use to develop their own programs. Although they have had initial positive feedback for our group, they plan to conduct ongoing program evaluations to inform their efforts and the broader field. In addition, further research is needed to determine the prevalence of mental health distress among suicide prevention researchers and to develop optimal interventions for reducing distress and promoting well-being. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2019 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract)