Instructions: This survey measures comfort and competence in discussing suicidality. Please respond honestly using the provided scales.
SECTION A: COMFORT WITH SUICIDALITY DISCUSSIONS

(5-point Likert scale: 1=Strongly Disagree, 2=Disagree, 3=Neutral, 4=Agree, 5=Strongly Agree)

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* 1. I worry about saying the wrong thing when discussing suicide.

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* 2. I avoid conversations about suicide whenever possible.

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* 3. I feel confident in my ability to respond appropriately to suicidal disclosures.

SECTION B: KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCE

(5-point Likert scale: 1=Strongly Disagree, 2=Disagree, 3=Neutral, 4=Agree, 5=Strongly Agree)

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* 4. I am familiar with appropriate resources for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts.

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* 5. I understand the difference between suicidal ideation and suicidal intent.

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* 6. I feel unprepared to help someone who is experiencing suicidal thoughts.

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* 7. I can identify warning signs of suicide in others.

SECTION C: ATTITUDES AND BELIEFS

(5-point Likert scale: 1=Strongly Disagree, 2=Disagree, 3=Neutral, 4=Agree, 5=Strongly Agree)

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* 8. People who talk about suicide are usually seeking attention rather than planning to die.

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* 9. It is important to ask about suicidal thoughts when concerned about someone directly.

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* 10. Most people who experience suicidal thoughts can recover with appropriate support.

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* 11. I believe that asking about suicide increases the risk of someone attempting suicide.

SECTION D: BEHAVIORAL INTENTIONS

(5-point Likert scale: 1=Very Unlikely, 2=Unlikely, 3=Neutral, 4=Likely, 5=Very Likely)

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* 12. If someone disclosed suicidal thoughts to me, I would encourage them to seek professional help.

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* 13. I would avoid someone who had previously expressed suicidal thoughts.

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* 14. I would check in regularly with someone who had shared suicidal ideation with me.

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* 15. I would panic if someone told me they were having suicidal thoughts.

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* 16. I would take any mention of suicide seriously, regardless of the context.

SECTION F: DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

(All demographic questions are optional and will be used only for research validation purposes)

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* 17. Age

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* 18. Gender Identity

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* 19. Race/Ethnicity (Select all that apply)

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* 20. Highest level of education completed:

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* 21. Geographic location (State/Providence) and setting (E.g: a) Urban b) Suburban or c) Rural)

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* 22. What is your primary professional role?

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* 23. Years of experience in your primary role:

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

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* 24. Have you received formal suicide prevention training?

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* 25. If yes, which type(s) of training have you received? (Select all that apply)

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* 26. When did you most recently receive suicide prevention training?

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* 27. Do you have formal mental health education or training?

PERSONAL EXPERIENCE (COMPLETELY OPTIONAL)

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* 28. Have you been personally affected by suicide? (Optional)

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* 29. In your professional role, have you worked with individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts?

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* 30. Do you identify as someone with lived experience of mental health challenges? (Optional)

ADDITIONAL CONTEXT

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* 31. What motivated you to complete this survey?

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* 32. How would you rate your overall knowledge about suicide prevention?

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