BACKGROUND: Programs designed to detect students at risk of depression and suicidality have shown success (Shaffer et al., 2004). AIMS: The current study sought to examine whether or not such a program was acceptable to participants and whether or not it caused distress. METHODS: Participants were boys aged 14 to 16. Participants were assessed using an on-line questionnaire; acceptability was measured via postal questionnaire. RESULTS: Of 272 participants, 31 (11.4%) were considered at-risk; 13 required ongoing support, 8 of whom had not previously sought help. Overall screening did not appear to cause significant undue distress, although some differences were evident between at-risk and not at-risk students. All participants found the program acceptable. CONCLUSIONS: When conducted carefully, early detection programs can be an effective and acceptable method of identifying at-risk adolescents.
BACKGROUND: Programs designed to detect students at risk of depression and suicidality have shown success (Shaffer et al., 2004). AIMS: The current study sought to examine whether or not such a program was acceptable to participants and whether or not it caused distress. METHODS:Participants were boys aged 14 to 16. Participants were assessed using an on-line questionnaire; acceptability was measured via postal questionnaire. RESULTS: Of 272 participants, 31 (11.4%) were considered at-risk; 13 required ongoing support, 8 of whom had not previously sought help. Overall screening did not appear to cause significant undue distress, although some differences were evident between at-risk and not at-risk students. All participants found the program acceptable. CONCLUSIONS: When conducted carefully, early detection programs can be an effective and acceptable method of identifying at-risk adolescents.
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