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How do I report a suicide threat?
If your participants are at-risk for expressing suicidal intentions, you will need to have protocol in place to provide immediate assistance. For example, should a participant express suicidal intentions, or discuss suicidal thoughts and feelings, an experienced clinician should be available to assess the individual’s state and refer them to the appropriate resources for help. Please note that some surveys and instruments, such as the BDI-II, ask participants if they have suicidal thoughts and feelings. Even though suicide may not be the topic of your research, if you are asking these questions of participants, you need to have a protocol in place for addressing affirmative answers.
If a participant has expressed suicidal intentions and you do not have the protocol or expertise to handle this situation, please refer the participant to qualified individuals. For example, if the participant is a UVA student, the Elson Student Health Center provides counseling and emergency care.
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