Comprehensive approaches to suicide prevention in undergraduate students: A scoping review of psychological, social, and institutional strategies
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Title
Comprehensive approaches to suicide prevention in undergraduate students: A scoping review of psychological, social, and institutional strategies
Subject
higher education; mental health interventions; suicide prevention;
undergraduate students
undergraduate students
Description
Background: Suicide represents a significant mental health issue
worldwide, particularly among undergraduate students, and is intensified by
various psychological, social, and institutional stressors. Despite heightened
awareness of the problem, existing prevention strategies frequently
concentrate on discrete interventions while overlooking broader systemic
and societal factors that influence student well-being.
Purpose: This scoping review seeks to investigate current suicide prevention
methods aimed at undergraduate students by organizing these strategies
into three main domains: psychological, social, and institutional.
Methods: The research adhered to Arksey and O’Malley’s (2005) framework
for scoping reviews as well as PRISMA-ScR guidelines. A comprehensive
search was performed across numerous databases—such as PubMed,
ScienceDirect, ProQuest, and Google Scholar—for studies published
between 2010 and 2024. The inclusion criteria targeted interventions
specifically designed for undergraduate populations utilizing either
psychological or social approaches within an institutional context. Thematic
synthesis facilitated the categorization of intervention types while descriptive
statistics provided a summary of study characteristics.
Results: Seventeen studies were included in this review that assessed
suicide prevention initiatives across different levels. Psychological
approaches like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), digital mental health
resources, along with peer support programs demonstrated considerable
effectiveness in reducing suicide risk and improving overall mental wellness.
Social elements such as family involvement, cultural sensitivity, and
community-based programs were identified as vital contributors to emotional
resilience enhancement. Institutional measures—including gatekeeper
training sessions, crisis response policies, and adaptable academic
accommodations were highlighted as essential components necessary
for fostering supportive environments within universities. Importantly,
“digital”mental health solutions are gaining traction; although they present
scalable opportunities for improvement.
Conclusion: The study emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach
to suicide prevention in university settings, involving psychological, social,
and institutional strategies. Future efforts should focus on building digital-
human hybrid models that strengthen early detection and empathetic
engagement.
worldwide, particularly among undergraduate students, and is intensified by
various psychological, social, and institutional stressors. Despite heightened
awareness of the problem, existing prevention strategies frequently
concentrate on discrete interventions while overlooking broader systemic
and societal factors that influence student well-being.
Purpose: This scoping review seeks to investigate current suicide prevention
methods aimed at undergraduate students by organizing these strategies
into three main domains: psychological, social, and institutional.
Methods: The research adhered to Arksey and O’Malley’s (2005) framework
for scoping reviews as well as PRISMA-ScR guidelines. A comprehensive
search was performed across numerous databases—such as PubMed,
ScienceDirect, ProQuest, and Google Scholar—for studies published
between 2010 and 2024. The inclusion criteria targeted interventions
specifically designed for undergraduate populations utilizing either
psychological or social approaches within an institutional context. Thematic
synthesis facilitated the categorization of intervention types while descriptive
statistics provided a summary of study characteristics.
Results: Seventeen studies were included in this review that assessed
suicide prevention initiatives across different levels. Psychological
approaches like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), digital mental health
resources, along with peer support programs demonstrated considerable
effectiveness in reducing suicide risk and improving overall mental wellness.
Social elements such as family involvement, cultural sensitivity, and
community-based programs were identified as vital contributors to emotional
resilience enhancement. Institutional measures—including gatekeeper
training sessions, crisis response policies, and adaptable academic
accommodations were highlighted as essential components necessary
for fostering supportive environments within universities. Importantly,
“digital”mental health solutions are gaining traction; although they present
scalable opportunities for improvement.
Conclusion: The study emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach
to suicide prevention in university settings, involving psychological, social,
and institutional strategies. Future efforts should focus on building digital-
human hybrid models that strengthen early detection and empathetic
engagement.
Creator
Yuniar Mansye Soeli1* , Novy Helena Catharina Daulima1 , Mustikasari
Mustikasari2
, Evi Martha2
Mustikasari2
, Evi Martha2
Source
http://jkp.fkep.unpad.ac.id/index.
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Date
December 25, 2025
Contributor
peri irawan
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Language
english
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Citation
Yuniar Mansye Soeli1* , Novy Helena Catharina Daulima1 , Mustikasari
Mustikasari2
, Evi Martha2, “Comprehensive approaches to suicide prevention in undergraduate students: A scoping review of psychological, social, and institutional strategies,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed February 12, 2026, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/10831.