Validation and Testing of a Suicide Prevention Program to Improve Mental Well-Being Among Adolescents in Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan: A Pre/Post-Intervention Protocol

"Intervention I:RAAHI RAAHI is a suicide literacy module that is specially designed to provide individuals with essential knowledge and skills by equipping them with tools to navigate the complexities of mental health and suicide prevention. This module aims to empower people to recognize signs of suicidal ideation, engage in empathetic communication through open discussion, combat stigma, and connect individuals in crisis with appropriate support and resources. The duration of the module will be of three hours.~Intervention II: safeTALK The \"safeTalk\" program is a psychoeducational initiative designed for suicide prevention among adolescents, consisting of a 4-hour workshop that incorporates presentations, videos, discussions, and questions.The workshop is designed according to the standard practices of safeTALK, to assist participants in (a) identifying warning signs of suicide; (b) Avoiding frequent impulses to overlook, dismiss, or avoid discussions about suicide."