No More Suicide: Community Training January 2026

Wynne, S, Danwaththa Liyanage, R ORCID: 0000-0001-6403-7089, Ashworth, E ORCID: 0000-0002-5279-4514, McIntyre, JC ORCID: 0000-0002-5601-524X and Saini, P ORCID: 0000-0002-4981-7914 (2026) No More Suicide: Community Training January 2026. Technical Report. Liverpool John Moores University.

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Abstract

Background
Suicide represents a major global public health crisis, with approximately 700,000 deaths annually worldwide. Communities play a critical role in suicide prevention by providing social support and reducing stigma. The NO MORE Suicide community-based training programme was developed to enhance community members' knowledge, confidence, and skills in suicide prevention across Liverpool.
Method
This mixed-methods evaluation employed pre-post surveys and semi-structured interviews. Quantitative data were collected from 58 community training attendees using validated scales, with 16 completing both pre- and post-training assessments. Two facilitator interviews and three participant interviews provided qualitative insights. Analysis included paired-samples t-tests and thematic analysis.
Results
Quantitative analysis showed the training improved general suicide knowledge (p < .05) and confidence supporting suicidal individuals (p < .06). The qualitative analysis identified three key themes: 1) skills development and outcome of the training, 2) personal connection and 3) training evaluation and future development. Participants preferred face-to-face delivery over online formats.
Limitations
Small sample size (n=16) limited statistical power, while high attrition prevented long-term follow-up analysis. Participants were primarily from mental health or social support organisations, limiting broader community representation.
Recommendations
Future research should focus on evaluating the long-term impact and establish refresher training on suicide prevention. Community training should emphasise face-to-face formats incorporating case studies rather than role-play activities. Outreach strategies must engage underrepresented professionals, such as hairdressers and tax drivers

Item Type:	Monograph (Technical Report)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Centre for Cultural, Social, and Political Research (CSPR); Suicide Prevention; Mental Health; Community Training; Public Health
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
Divisions:	Psychology (from Sep 2019) Public and Allied Health
Publisher:	Liverpool John Moores University
Date of acceptance:	29 January 2026
Date of first compliant Open Access:	29 January 2026
Date Deposited:	29 Jan 2026 13:48
Last Modified:	29 Jan 2026 13:48
URI:	https://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/28015

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