Title | QPR Intervention (Question, Persuade & Refer) |
Settings | Education |
MHP Steps | Implementation | Follow Up | Preparation | Needs Analysis |
URL | http://qprinstitute.com/ |
Publication Information | QPR Intervention is developed by QPR Institute - a multidisciplinary training organization whose primary goal is to provide suicide prevention educational services and materials to professionals and the general public. A wide range of material can be ordered from QPR website. |
Country of Origin | United States |
Languages | English |
Tool Description | QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer -- 3 simple steps that can be learnt to help save a life from suicide. People trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. QPR-trained Gatekeepers will learn to recognize the warning signs of suicide, know how to offer hope and how to get help and save a life in one our (additional training is possible). |
Application in the Field | Applied internationally |
Tool mainly used in | United States |
Stage of Development | Well established |
Evaluation and Research | Studies/Technical Data available |
Beneficiary Involvement in Design | No information found |
Evaluation | Yes |
Evaluation Description | 32 schools with random sample of 249 staff with 1-year average follow-up were examined. The results showed significant positive shift from QPR intervention. Skill training for staff serving as “natural gatekeepers” plus intervention that modify students help-seeking behaviors were recommended to supplement universal gatekeeper training (Wyman, PA.,Brown, CH., Inman, J., et al. Randomized trial of gatekeeper program for suicide prevention: 1-year impact on secondary school staff. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. Vol 76(1), Feb 2008, 104-115.). |
Available Formats | Paper Based | Soft Copy | Online |
Free | No |
Restrictions on Use | No |
Tool Focus | Individual and Organisation |
Tool Type | Guidelines Codes of Practice |
Download(s) |
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Contact Name | |
Organisation Name | QPR Institute |
qinstitute@qwest.net | |
Telephone | (888) 726-7926 |
Address | P.O. Box 2867 , WA 99220 |
Country | United States |
Code | Element | |
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b110, b114 | Consciousness and Orientation | |
b117, b160, b164 | Intellectual, Thought and Higher-Level Cognitive Functions | |
b122 | Global Psychosocial Functioning | |
b126 | Temperament and Personality | |
Selected | b130 | Energy, Drive and Sleep Functions |
Selected | b140, b144 | Attention and Memory |
b147 | Psychomotor Functioning | |
Selected | b152 | Emotional Functioning |
b156 | Perceptual Functioning | |
b180 | Experience of Self and Time |
Code | Element | |
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d160, d163, d166,d170,d172 | Applying Knowledge -Focusing Attention, Thinking, Reading, Writing, Calculating | |
Selected | d175, d177 | Solving Problems and Making Decisions |
d230 | Carrying out Daily Routine | |
Selected | d240 | Handling Stress and Other Psychological Demands |
Selected | d310, d315, d325, d330, d335, | Effective Communicating |
Selected | d710, d720, | Basic and Complex Interpersonal Interactions |
Selected | d730, d740, d750, d770 | Relationships - Strangers, Formal, Informal Social, Intimate |
d760 | Family Relationships | |
d825 | Vocational Training | |
d845 | Acquiring, keeping and terminating a job | |
d855 d910 | Community Life and Engagement | |
d870 | Economic Self-Sufficiency | |
d920 | Recreation and Leisure | |
d930 | Religion and Spirituality | |
d940 d950 | Human Rights & Political Life and Citizenship |
Code | Element | |
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e120, e125, e130 | Assistive and Augmentative Technology for Personal Mobility, Communications and Education | |
Selected | e310, e315, e320, e325, e330, e340, e355, e360 | Physical and Emotional Support |
Selected | e410, e415, e420, e425, e430, e440, e450,e455 | Attitudes of individuals |
e460 | Societal Attitudes | |
e465 | Social Norms, Practices and Ideologies | |
e525, e530, e570, e575 | Services, Systems and Policies - Housing, Utilities, General Social Support | |
e560 | Media Services, Systems and Policies | |
e570 | Social Security Systems and Policies | |
Selected | e580 | Health Services, Systems and Policies |
e585 | Education and Training Services, Systems and Policies | |
e590 | Workplace Services, Systems and Policies |
Code | Element | |
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FGP | General Population | |
F00-F09 | Organic & Neurological (Dementia in Alzheimers Disease) | |
F10-F19 | Mental Health Conditions due to Substance Misuse | |
Selected | F20-F59 & F80-F99 | Mental Health Conditions |
F70-F79 | Intellectual Impairment |
Code | Element | |
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Or11.1 | Stress Prevention | |
Or11.2 | Critical Incident Management | |
Or11.3 | Occupational Health | |
Or11.4 | Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment | |
Or11.5 | Anti-Drugs and Anti-Alcohol Abuse | |
Or11.6 | Anti-Smoking | |
Or11.7 | Anti-Violence and Crime (including Sexual) | |
Or11.8 | Prevention of Child Abuse | |
Or11.9 | Discipline |
Code | Element | |
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Or12.1 | Mental | |
Or12.2 | Physical (e.g. Healthy Eating, Physical Activity, Recreation) |
Code | Element |
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Code | Element |
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Code | Element |
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Code | Element | |
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Or16.1 | Work-Life Balance Policy | |
Or16.2 | Age Management Policy | |
Or16.3 | Broad Focus Absenteeism Policy | |
Or16.4 | Return to Work/School Policy | |
Or16.5 | Disability Management Policy | |
Or16.6 | Diversity Management Policy | |
Or16.7 | Integration | |
Or16.8 | Corporate Social Responsibility |
Code | Element |
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Code | Element | |
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Or21.1 | Mission, Vision, Values, Traditions | |
Or21.2 | Participation | |
Or21.3 | Empowerment | |
Or21.4 | Person Centred Approach | |
Or21.5 | Interaction Climate | |
Or21.6 | Social Atmosphere | |
Or21.7 | Bullying and Harassment/Abuse |
Code | Element |
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Code | Element | |
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Or23.1 | Participative | |
Or23.2 | Supportive | |
Or23.3 | Partnerships | |
Or23.4 | Feedback Considered | |
Or23.5 | Management Leadership of MHP |
Code | Element | |
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Selected | Or24.1 | Roles and Responsibilities |
Selected | Or24.2 | Healthcare |
Or24.3 | Ratios | |
Selected | Or24.4 | Attitudes |
Selected | Or24.5 | Training and Development |
Or24.6 | Commitment and Resources | |
Or24.7 | Partnerships - Management and Staff | |
Or24.8 | Involvement in Change |
Code | Element | |
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Or31.1 | Whole Organisation Planning | |
Or31.2 | Job Design | |
Or31.3 | Individualised Plans | |
Or31.4 | Shift Work | |
Or31.5 | Education Processes | |
Or31.6 | Flexible Work Patterns/ Work-Life Balance | |
Or31.7 | Work Organisation | |
Or31.8 | Job Enrichment | |
Or31.9 | Feedback Considered | |
Or31.10 | Parent-Teacher Meetings | |
Or31.11 | Peer Support | |
Or31.12 | Supervision | |
Or31.13 | Parent, Teacher and Student Committee | |
Or31.14 | Communications Practice | |
Or31.15 | Interactive e-Communication (Online) | |
Or31.16 | Health and Safety Hazard Control | |
Or31.17 | Care Processes | |
Or31.18 | Family Involvement | |
Or31.19 | Housekeeping Processes | |
Or31.20 | Nutrition Processes |
Code | Element | |
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Or32.1 | Health Needs Assessment | |
Or32.2 | Health Planning | |
Or32.3 | Evaluation of Health Promotion Actions | |
Selected | Or32.4 | Risk Assessment |
Or32.9 | Marketing of MHP |
Code | Element | |
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Or41.1 | Physical | |
Selected | Or41.2 | Mental |
Code | Element | |
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Or42.1 | Organisational Performance | |
Or42.2 | Satisfaction of Beneficiaries | |
Or42.3 | Effects on Educational Success | |
Or42.4 | Effects on Absence |
Code | Element | |
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Or43.1 | Beneficiary Wellbeing | |
Or43.2 | Individual Performance | |
Or43.3 | Motivation | |
Selected | Or43.4 | Quality of Life |
Or43.5 | Independence and choice | |
Or43.6 | Attendance | |
Or43.7 | Job Satisfaction |
Code | Element | |
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Or44.1 | Staff, Student or Client Morale | |
Or44.2 | Mutual Support | |
Or44.3 | Social Integration |
Code | Element | |
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En11.1 | Buildings | |
En11.2 | Exposures | |
En11.3 | Quality of Living Space | |
En11.4 | Proximity to the Community |
Code | Element | |
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En12.1 | Sports, Leisure and Recreation Facilities | |
En12.2 | Provision of Health Promotion Facilities | |
En12.3 | Support of Health Promotion Facilities | |
En12.4 | Health and Safety Services & Professionals | |
En12.5 | Committee on MH Protection and Promotion | |
En12.6 | Professional Support |
Code | Element |
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Code | Element | |
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En14.1 | Physical Ergonomics | |
En14.2 | Cognitive Ergonomics |
Code | Element | |
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En21.1 | Peer Support Programme | |
En21.2 | Peer Mentoring | |
En21.3 | Peers | |
En21.4 | Sports & Recreation Programme | |
En21.5 | Social Activities/Leisure Programme/Team Events | |
En21.6 | ICT Communication (e.g. social networking sites) | |
En21.7 | Management & Colleagues | |
En21.8 | Management Support Programmes | |
En21.9 | Beneficary Panels |
Code | Element | |
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En22.1 | Discussion Forums and Information Sessions | |
En22.2 | Home School Liaison | |
En22.3 | Support and Empowerment | |
En22.4 | Parents Association | |
En22.5 | Parents and Parent-Teacher Association | |
En22.6 | Family Friendly Organisation | |
En22.7 | Family Health Programmes | |
En22.8 | Family Social Programmes | |
En22.9 | Rooms for Couples |
Code | Element | |
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En23.1 | Community Links (e.g. Volunteering Programme) | |
En23.2 | Extended Schools Concept |
Code | Element | |
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En24.1 | Programme to Support Teachers or Carers |
Code | Element | |
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En31.1 | Physical Health Promotion Services | |
Selected | En31.2 | Mental Health Services |
Selected | En31.3 | Counselling |
Selected | En31.4 | Psychological Assessment |
Selected | En31.5 | Primary and Community Health Services |
En31.6 | Occupational Health Services |
Code | Element | |
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En32.1 | Health and Safety | |
En32.2 | Public Health | |
En32.3 | Quality Standards | |
En32.4 | Education | |
En32.5 | Mainstreaming and Diversity | |
En32.6 | Welfare (Social Security) | |
En32.7 | Environmental | |
En32.8 | Employment | |
En32.9 | Retirement Policy | |
En32.10 | Independent Living |
Code | Element | |
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Pr11.1 | Health Screening | |
Pr11.2 | Exercise and Nutrition Programmes | |
Pr11.3 | Sexuality | |
Pr11.4 | Health and Safety Interventions |
Code | Element | |
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Pr12.1 | Anti - Bullying, - Harassment - Abuse | |
Pr12.2 | Substance misuse prevention (including smoking) | |
Pr12.3 | Active and Positive Ageing | |
Pr12.4 | Physical Health |
Code | Element | |
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Selected | Pr13.1 | Mental Health Screening |
Pr13.2 | Coping Skills Education | |
Pr13.3 | Stress Management & Prevention | |
Selected | Pr13.4 | Mental Health Education, Raising Awareness |
Selected | Pr13.5 | Destigmatisation |
Pr13.6 | Emotional Wellbeing | |
Selected | Pr13.7 | Suicide Prevention |
Selected | Pr13.8 | Safe Self-Disclosure Programmes |
Code | Element | |
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Pr14.1 | Orientation and Induction | |
Pr14.2 | Social Support | |
Pr14.3 | Social & Leisure Activities | |
Pr14.4 | Volunteering |
Code | Element | |
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Pr15.1 | Work-Life Balance Programme | |
Pr15.2 | Absenteeism & Return to Work Programmes | |
Pr15.3 | Recruitment & Staff Development Programmes |
Code | Element |
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Code | Element | |
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Pr17.1 | Cognitive Training | |
Pr17.2 | Personal Development | |
Pr17.3 | Career Development | |
Pr17.4 | Life Skills Programmes | |
Pr17.5 | Raising Self Awareness | |
Pr17.6 | Goal Setting | |
Pr17.7 | Problem Solving & Decision Making | |
Pr17.8 | Social Competence | |
Pr17.9 | Lifestyle Awareness Programmes |
Code | Element |
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Code | Element |
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Code | Element | |
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Pr23.1 | Young Offenders | |
Pr23.2 | Pupils at Risk of Early Leaving | |
Pr23.3 | Pupils in Transition | |
Pr23.4 | Poverty/Social Exclusion | |
Pr23.5 | Persons at Risk of Violence or Abuse | |
Pr23.6 | Family Issues | |
Pr23.7 | Parents or Carers | |
Pr23.8 | People with Special Requirements or Disabilities | |
Pr23.9 | People Experiencing Illness |
Code | Element | |
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Pr31.1 | Personal Development Programme | |
Pr31.2 | Coping Skills Training | |
Pr31.3 | Problem Solving, Decision Making & Goal Setting | |
Pr31.4 | Activities of Daily Living | |
Pr31.5 | Social Competence | |
Pr31.6 | Raising Self Esteem |
Code | Element | |
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Pr32.1 | Peer Support Programme | |
Selected | Pr32.2 | Counselling |
Pr32.3 | Life Skills, Relationship and Social Programmes | |
Pr32.4 | Bereavement Support | |
Pr32.5 | Needs Analysis & Individual Plans | |
Pr32.6 | Adjustments and Accommodations |
Code | Element |
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