Table 1. Proposed gatekeeper competencies.

Competency	Specific areas of competency
Note. While the term competency is used in some contexts to refer to assessments of an individual's performance, for this publication the term is used more broadly to refer to the intended outcomes of GKT programs. aIncludes understanding of lived experience of suicide, related stigma impacts, appropriate terminology and language use, and the critical place of lived experience in suicide prevention.
Knowledge	•Knowledge of suicide facts and trends, appropriate/safe language, stigma, and diversitya •Awareness of suicide prevention approaches • Understanding of the complexity of suicidal behavior • Understanding of risk and protective factors • Knowledge of warning signs and their importance for response and intervention • Knowledge of local referral resources • Knowledge of the critical role of lived experience in suicide prevention
Skills and abilities	•Ability to recognize suicidality (including warning signs) •Being able to engage and connect with the suicidal person • Identifying appropriate response(s) to a person in crisis • Strong interpersonal skills • Being able to collaboratively make appropriate referrals • Ability to identify and access resources for help and referral • Ability to maintain confidentiality
Attitudes	•Positive attitudes about the efficacy of suicide prevention (intervening will positively affect the individual) •Positive attitudes toward self-preparedness and likelihood to intervene • Intent to collaboratively intervene • Belief in control over intervention behavior
Self-efficacy	•Confidence in intervention behavior •Ability to identify factors contributing to interventionist negative emotions and well-being • Development of aptitude for personal development and insight • Understanding of the importance of personal management and self-care when working with people with suicidal ideation