Workshop abstract
In the face of rising concerns about suicide rates worldwide, there is an urgent need for effective, scalable interventions. However, the gap between research and practice often hinders the successful implementation of these interventions. This workshop, "Tackling suicide prevention challenges: Implementation science in action" is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of how implementation science can be leveraged to enhance suicide prevention efforts.
The workshop begins by offering a foundational overview of implementation science, including its key principles and relevance in addressing real-world issues. Participants will learn how the field provides an approach to translating evidence-based practices into sustainable, impactful solutions. By contextualizing these principles within the domain of suicide prevention, the workshop sets the stage for a deeper exploration of how implementation science can be utilized to develop, evaluate, and scale effective interventions.
Participants will be encouraged to engage critically with the material, reflecting on both the challenges and opportunities in implementing suicide prevention strategies. Through facilitated discussions, the workshop will address common barriers to implementation, such as resource limitations, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability. These discussions aim to equip participants with practical insights into overcoming these obstacles in their own work environments.
The workshop also emphasizes the importance of collaboration and knowledge sharing. By fostering an environment where ideas, experiences, and resources can be exchanged, participants will gain valuable perspectives that can inform and enhance their own implementation efforts.
To ensure that the knowledge gained is actionable, the workshop will conclude with guided sessions on developing practical, actionable plans tailored to participants’ specific contexts. These plans will focus on integrating implementation science into ongoing and future suicide prevention initiatives, empowering participants to create lasting change.
The workshop aims to generate a sense of curiosity among participants about implementation science, inspiring them to delve deeper into the field and explore how it can be leveraged to tackle challenges in suicide prevention.