Exploring Mental Health Professionals’ Views and Competency Responding to Suicidality in People with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) #109

Title: Exploring Mental Health Professionals’ Views and Competency Responding to Suicidality in People with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Description: The present study seeks to explore the self-perceived levels of competency mental health professionals (MHPs) have when working with individuals with FASD who are suicidal. Additionally, this study aims to explore whether and how MHPs' knowledge and attitudes about FASD impact their perceived competency to assess and manage suicidality when working with people with FASD. Lastly, this study also aims to explore the current practices that are employed by MHPs when they are working with people with FASD who are suicidal. The present study aims to contribute to a growing body of research geared towards understanding and developing suicide assessment, intervention, and prevention efforts specific to individuals with FASD. MHPs across Canada are invited to complete an anonymous short survey (~10-15 minutes) to explore their 1) self-perceived competency to assess and treat suicidality in individuals with FASD, 2) knowledge and attitudes about FASD, and 3) current practices when working with suicidal people with FASD.

Specifics:
Study Population:
Participants will include mental health professionals across Canada from a variety of professions (e.g., psychology, social work, nursing, etc.) who are registered with a regulatory body.

Participant Obligation:
Participants are invited to complete an anonymous survey online (~10-15 minutes). All questions are optional and participants are not obligated to answer questions they do not want to.

Location: Online - Edmonton, Alberta

Project lead: Viktoria Wuest, supervisor: Dr. Jacqueline Pei

Study Dates: March 1, 2024 to July 1, 2024

Study Website: https://redcap.link/d3x7lh7j