Psychology in Special Needs Education and Rehabilitation

Project description “Suicidality in children and adolescents in the context of school”

Awareness and Mental Health Literacy of Teachers on Suicide Prevention and Intervention in Schools

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among children and adolescents. Suicidal thoughts, expressions, and attempts are even more common among students. These often relate to mental health disorders (such as depression, trauma-related disorders, eating disorders, and delusional disorders), but can also occur independently and suddenly. Schools and teachers may therefore be confronted with the issue of suicidality.

 

When teachers experience crises and emergencies involving students, questions arise regarding available support and responsibilities. Insufficient knowledge about students' suicidality and how to handle it can lead to helplessness, fear, and stress among teachers. It is assumed that teachers lack adequate knowledge about the responsibilities within Germany's fragmented help and treatment system.

 

Project Goals

The aim of the collaborative project is to systematically assess and analyze the knowledge and needs of teachers in this area. Another goal is to investigate the situation and needs of students regarding suicidality in schools through a participatory research approach. From this, the third goal is to develop practical models and modules for the training and continuing education of teachers, which will then be evaluated.

 

Project Partners

This research project is a collaboration between the City of Oldenburg and Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg. The interdisciplinary and multi-professional team consists of Dr. Christina Vesterling (Project Lead) and Dr. Peter Orzessek from the City of Oldenburg, and Prof. Dr. Ute von Düring (Project Lead), Dr. Naska Goagoses, and Dr. Jessica Wilke from the Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg.

© Dr. Annika Rademacher

First Project

Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Association between Teacher-Student Relationships and Suicide Risk Among School Students

The role of supportive teacher-student relationships in reducing suicide risk among school students is the focus of an upcoming systematic review and meta-analysis by Dr. Christina Vesterling, Dr. Peter Orzessek (Gesundheitsamt der Stadt Oldenburg), and Dr. Naska Goagoses, Dr. Jessica Wilke, and Prof. Dr. Ute von Düring (Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg). The aim is to examine what association exists between supportive teacher-student relationships and school students’ suicidal behaviors and ideation. The systematic review and meta-analysis is preregistered on PROSPERO (CRD42024616199).

Learn More

Questions about the project can be directed by email to Dr. Jessica Wilke (jessica.wilke@uol.de) and Dr. Peter Orzessek (dr.peter.orzessek@stadt-oldenburg.de).

 

If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call emergency services at 112. Free support is also available through the Telephone Counseling Service at 0800 1110111 or 0800 1110222.

(Changed: 11 Jan 2025)  |  Kurz-URL:Shortlink: https://uol.de/p50945en
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