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Psychology and Law
2019. Vol. 9, no. 3, 18–34
https://doi.org/10.17759/psylaw.2019090302
ISSN: 2222-5196 (online)

Educational Psychologists Training Problems in the Field of Prevention of Suicidal Behavior of Adolescents and Youth

 
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Abstract

The article presents the results of a study of the training problems of educational psychologists aimed to prevent suicidal behavior of adolescents and youths. The data were obtained on the basis of a survey of psychologists and experts. The areas of activity with the greatest difficulties are: first of all, crisis counseling for adolescentsnts and yourth at risk, seocndly, the delivery of emergency psychological assistance to subjects of the educational environment in a risk of suicide. It is demonstrated that psychologists are interested in systemic professional support; the presence of well-developed algorithms of interagency interaction; standards governing the content of activities; increasing the responsibility level (including legal) of parents to follow the recommendations of the educational psychologist. Based on the data received, the requirements for the organization and content of continuing education programs for educational psychologists on the prevention of suicidal behavior of adolescents and youth are formulated.

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Keywords: prevention, suicidal behavior, auto-aggressive behavior, adolescents, youth, minors, students, self-destructive behavior, self-damaging behavior, supplementary vocational training, advanced training, educational psychologist.

Journal rubric: Problems of Training of Specialists in Legal Psychology

OpenAlex citations: 5

OpenAlex trends: Psychology of Development and Education, Suicide and Self-Harm Studies, Human Health and Disease

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Psychology of Development and Education

This cluster of papers explores various aspects of psychology in education, focusing on topics such as the Zone of Proximal Development, inclusive education, cultural-historical theory, educational environment, psychological well-being, teacher training, learning motivation, adolescent development, social cognition, and digital learning. The papers delve into the intersection of psychology and education to understand the developmental processes and challenges in educational settings.

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Suicide and Self-Harm Studies

This cluster of papers focuses on the epidemiology, risk factors, and prevention strategies related to suicidal behavior, particularly among adolescents and young adults. It covers topics such as the interpersonal theory of suicide, psychological autopsy studies, non-suicidal self-injury, and the assessment of suicidal behavior. The research also delves into the global patterns of mortality, neurobiology, and the impact of various interventions in mitigating suicide risk.

Number of works: 109765  |  Total number of citations: 1794257

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Human Health and Disease

This cluster of papers focuses on the assessment and management of health risks in children and adolescents, covering factors such as environmental exposure, oxidative stress, educational technologies, nutrition, and physical development. The research also delves into hygienic assessments, epidemiological wellbeing, and the impact of socioeconomic factors on child health.

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Article type: scientific article

DOI: https://doi.org/10.17759/psylaw.2019090302

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For citation: Vikhristyuk, O.V., Gayazova, L.A., Bannikov, G.S. (2019). Educational Psychologists Training Problems in the Field of Prevention of Suicidal Behavior of Adolescents and Youth. Psychology and Law, 9(3), 18–34. (In Russ.). https://doi.org/10.17759/psylaw.2019090302

© Vikhristyuk O.V., Gayazova L.A., Bannikov G.S., 2019

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

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Information About the Authors

Olesya V. Vikhristyuk, Candidate of Science (Psychology), Director of Center for Emergent Psychological Aid, Moscow State University of Psychology and Education, Moscow, Russian Federation, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5982-1098, e-mail: vihristukov@mgppu.ru

Larisa A. Gayazova, Candidate of Science (Psychology), Deputy Head of the Federal Coordination Center for the Provision of Psychological Services in the Education System of the Russian Federation, Moscow State University of Psychology & Education, Moscow, Russian Federation, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0542-6687, e-mail: gayazovala@mgppu.ru

Gennady S. Bannikov, Candidate of Science (Medicine), Senior Researcher, Department of Suicidology, Moscow Research Institute of Psychiatry (Branch), V.P. Serbsky National Medical Research Centre for Psychiatry and Narcology of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Senior Researcher, Department of Scientific and Methodological Support, Federal Coordination Center for the Provision of Psychological Services in the Education System of the Russian Federation, Moscow State University of Psychology & Education, Moscow, Russian Federation, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4929-2908, e-mail: bannikov68@mail.ru

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