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Results and Experiences of 113Online, a Comprehensive Dutch Online Suicide Prevention Platform

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The emergence of new information and communication technologies has led to the development of Internet based “e-mental health” interventions including e-therapy, online screening, tele-consultation and online information and education services. These developments can benefit the field of suicide prevention by increasing the availability, accessibility, and acceptability of care to suicidal individuals, being often emotionally vulnerable and ambivalent help seekers (McGinty et al., 2006 ; Krysinska & de Leo, 2007; Sarchiapone et al., 2009; Lester, 2008; Luxton et al., 2011; Barak, 2007). This chapter presents the Dutch online suicide prevention platform which provides several complementary services over the Internet. We first present the general background, introducing the potential contribution of e-mental health for suicide prevention. We then describe the organization of 113Online, the principles and key services they provide. Third, we present data on the characteristics of 113Online service users and their usage, as well as some outcomes, using data recorded during the first three years of operation. The final section summarizes and discusses our experiences to date and research findings. Plans for future developments will be presented and a research agenda will be proposed.

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  1. 113Online Foundation, Netherlands

    Jan. K. Mokkenstorm (founder, director and a board member)

  2. VU University, Amsterdam, Netherlands

    Annemiek Huisman (post-doctoral researcher) & Ad J. F. M. Kerkhof (Professor of Clinical Psychology, Psychopathology and Suicide Prevention)

  3. Methodology of Longitudinal Psychiatric Research, Netherlands

    Jan H. Smit (chair, Managing Director)

  4. Research of the Department of Psychiatry, VU University Medical Centre Amsterdam, Netherlands

    Jan H. Smit (chair, Managing Director)

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  1. Centre for Research and Intervention on Suicide and Euthanasia (CRISE), Université du Québec à Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

    Brian L. Mishara (Professor of Psychology and Director) (Professor of Psychology and Director)

  2. VU University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    Ad J. F. M. Kerkhof (Professor of Clinical Psychology, Psychopathology and Suicide Prevention) (Professor of Clinical Psychology, Psychopathology and Suicide Prevention)

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Mokkenstorm, J.K., Huisman, A., Kerkhof, A.J.F.M., Smit, J.H. (2013). Results and Experiences of 113Online, a Comprehensive Dutch Online Suicide Prevention Platform. In: Mishara, B.L., Kerkhof, A.J.F.M. (eds) Suicide Prevention and New Technologies. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137351692_10

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