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Table 2 Sections in the Delphi questionnaire, and the number of statements endorsed and rejected

From: Re-development of mental health first aid guidelines for supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders who are experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviour

Section

Topic

Number of statements endorsed

Number of statements rejected

Total

1

What the first aider should know

27

10

37

2

Identification of suicide risk

29

20

49

3

Assessing seriousness of risk

19

11

30

4

Initial assistance

20

24

44

5

Talking with the suicidal person

39

27

66

6

Safety plan

13

8

21

7

Ensuring safety

1

5

6

8

Passing time during the crisis

1

4

5

9

Confidentiality

8

1

9

10

Adolescent specific

15

19

34

 

TOTAL

172

129

301