National Youth Suicide Prevention Strategy: Setting the Evidence-based Research Agenda for Australia

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chris Cantor ◽  
Kerryn Neulinger ◽  
Janet Roth ◽  
Dawn Spinks
Keyword(s):  
Suicide Prevention ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Prevention Strategy ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Youth Suicide

A Suicide Prevention Strategy for England

Crisis ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lars Mehlum
Keyword(s):  
Suicide Prevention ◽  
General Public ◽  
Second Generation ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Prevention Strategy ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
National Strategy ◽  
Guiding Principles ◽  
National Programs

Summary: Over the last decade an increasing number of countries have established national strategies for suicide prevention. In the autumn of 2002 the suicide prevention strategy for England was presented to the general public, introducing what could be called a second generation of national programs for suicide prevention. This strategy uses evidence-based criteria for its priorities more systematically than before. Furthermore, it has put an increased emphasis on goals being specific, preventive measures being practical, and the preventive potential being visible. Other guiding principles for this strategy are that suicide preventive measures and initiatives should be open to monitoring and evaluation, and that revisions and updates of the national strategy should be made regularly—thus constituting an evolving strategy. This paper examines the content of the new national strategy for suicide prevention in England and what new contributions to the field it may make.

The Epa Guidance on Suicide Treatment and Prevention Needs to Be Adjusted to Fight The Epidemics of Suicide at the North Pole Area and Other Autochthonous Communities

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 129-131 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Charlier ◽  
J. Malaurie ◽  
D. Wasserman ◽  
V. Carli ◽  
M. Sarchiapone ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Suicide Prevention ◽  
North Pole ◽  
Prevention Strategy ◽  
Political Organization ◽  
Youth Suicide ◽  
The North ◽  
Treatment And Prevention ◽  
Suicide Treatment ◽  
Inuit Community

AbstractMore and more, youth suicide in the Inuit community is gaining importance, with a frequency in Greenland rising from 14.4 (1960–64) to 110.4 per 100,000 person-years (2010–11). The huge cultural/educational changes during the last 20 years and the role of globalization, especially of the occidental influence on this community may be at the origin of such an “epidemics” of suicide in this cultural region. Recently, a political organization representing the Inuit community in Canada (ITK for Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami) launched a National Inuit Suicide Prevention Strategy (NISP) based on the specificities of this community in comparison to the occidental civilization. In fact, not only the Canadian Inuit community is concerned by this epidemics of suicide, but also many other autochthonous groups. In this context, the European Psychiatric Association (EPA) guidance on suicide treatment and prevention needs to be adjusted to autochthonous individuals’ needs.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Australian youth suicide prevention initiatives

2011 ◽  
Vol 199 (5) ◽  
pp. 423-429 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Page ◽  
Richard Taylor ◽  
David Gunnell ◽  
Greg Carter ◽  
Stephen Morrell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adult ◽  
Suicide Prevention ◽  
Young Male ◽  
Prevention Strategy ◽  
Youth Suicide ◽  
Annual Average ◽  
Suicide Rates ◽  
Male Suicide ◽  
Prevention Activity ◽  
Prevention Activities

BackgroundAfter an epidemic rise in Australian young male suicide rates over the 1970s to 1990s, the period following the implementation of the original National Youth Suicide Prevention Strategy (NYSPS) in 1995 saw substantial declines in suicide in young men.AimsTo investigate whether areas with locally targeted suicide prevention activity implemented after 1995 experienced lower rates of young adult suicide, compared with areas without such activity.MethodLocalities with or without identified suicide prevention activity were compared during the period of the NYSPS implementation (1995–1998) and a period subsequent to implementation (1999–2002) to establish whether annual average suicide rates were lower and declined more quickly in areas with suicide prevention activity over the period 1995–2002.ResultsMale suicide rates were lower in areas with targeted suicide prevention activity (and higher levels of funding) compared with areas receiving no activity both during (RR = 0.89, 95% CI 0.80–0.99,P= 0.030) and after (RR = 0.86, 95% CI 0.77–0.96,P= 0.009) implementation, with rates declining faster in areas with targeted activity than in those without (13%v.10% decline). However, these differences were reduced and were no longer statistically significant following adjustment for sociodemographic variables. There was no difference in female suicide rates between areas with or without targeted suicide prevention activity.ConclusionsThere was little discernible impact on suicide rates in areas receiving locally targeted suicide prevention activities in the period following the NYSPS.

scholarly journals The development and evaluation of an evidence-based suicide prevention strategy in Flanders (Belgium)

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
E Dumon ◽  
G Portzky
Keyword(s):  
Suicide Prevention ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Suicide Attempts ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Prevention Strategy ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Online Help ◽  
Suicide Rates ◽  
The Government ◽  
Year 2000

Abstract Background Suicide rates in Belgium have been consistently high, with a current prevalence of 15.1 suicides per 100.000 inhabitants, which is 1.5 times higher than the European average. In Flanders (northern part of Belgium) more than 10.000 suicide attempts are being registered every year and studies show that 13 % of the population reports a lifetime history of suicidal thoughts. Since 2006 an extensive Suicide Prevention Strategy has been implemented in Flanders, aiming to decrease the Flemish suicide rate by 20% by 2020 (baseline year 2000). Methods The Suicide Prevention Strategy has been developed by a team of experts, involving multiple stakeholders and the lay public. The 'Flemish Centre of Expertise in Suicide Prevention' (VLESP) was launched by the government to coordinate and monitor the prevention campaigns, tools and interventions included in the strategy, and to study their effectiveness. Results The Suicide Prevention Strategy includes five key strategies namely: 1) mental health promotion, 2) providing helplines and online help, 3) educating health professionals and community facilitators, 4) developing programs targeting high risk groups, 5) developing and implementing targeted suicide prevention guidelines for health professionals and other key gatekeepers. A range of innovative suicide prevention tools and interventions, such as an e-learning course for health professionals, smartphone applications and group therapies for suicidal individuals, have been developed and positively evaluated. In 2017 (in comparison with the year 2000) suicide rates in men decreased with 27% and suicide rates in women with 26%. For suicide attempts, a decrease of 19% was noted. Conclusions Suicide prevention is a public health priority in Flanders. A combination of evidence-based tools and interventions have been developed and assessed in the past years, resulting in a decrease in suicide rates.

scholarly journals Systematic review and narrative synthesis of suicide prevention in high-schools and universities: a research agenda for evidence-based practice

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elsie Breet ◽  
Matsie Matooane ◽  
Mark Tomlinson ◽  
Jason Bantjes
Keyword(s):  
High Schools ◽  
Suicide Prevention ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Narrative Synthesis ◽  
Research Focus ◽  
Lgbtq Youth ◽  
Targeted Interventions ◽  
Systemic Interventions ◽  
Suicidal Crisis

Abstract Background Youth suicide prevention in high-schools and universities is a public health priority. Our aim was to propose a research agenda to advance evidence-based suicide prevention in high-schools and universities by synthesizing and critically reviewing the research focus and methodologies used in existing intervention studies. Methods Fourteen databases were systematically searched to identify studies which evaluate suicide prevention interventions delivered on high-school or university campuses, with before and after measures. Data from included studies (n = 43) were extracted to identify what, where, how and for whom interventions have been tested. Narrative synthesis was used to critically evaluate research focus and methodology. Study quality was assessed. Results Research has focused primarily on selective interventions, with less attention on indicated and universal interventions. Most evidence comes from North America and high-income countries. The target of interventions has been: non-fatal suicidal behaviour; confidence and ability of staff/students to intervene in a suicidal crisis; suicide-related knowledge and attitudes; and suicide-related stigma. No studies included suicide deaths as an outcome, evaluated eco-systemic interventions, explored how context influences implementation, used multisite study designs, or focused explicitly on LGBTQ+ youth. Two studies evaluated digital interventions. Quality of the majority of studies was compromised by lack of methodological rigour, small samples, and moderate/high risk of bias. Interventions often assume the existence of an external well-functioning referral pathway, which may not be true in low-resource settings. Conclusion To advance evidence-based suicide prevention in educational settings we need to: conduct more high-quality clinical and pragmatic trials; promote research in low- and middle-income countries; test targeted interventions for vulnerable populations (like LGBTQ+ youth), evaluate interventions where death by suicide is the primary outcome; include translational studies and use implementation science to promote intervention uptake; evaluate the potential use of digital and eco-systemic interventions; and conduct multisite studies in diverse cultural settings.

Research Agenda for Youth Suicide Prevention

2017 ◽  
pp. 533-540
Author(s):  
Ann P. Haas ◽  
Herbert Hendin ◽  
Jill Harkavy-Friedman ◽  
Maggie Mortali
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Protective Factors ◽  
Suicide Prevention ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Adolescent Suicide ◽  
Risk And Protective Factors ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Youth Suicide ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
Future Reference

The concluding chapter of this section on adolescent suicide lists what we have learned and what we still do not know about identifying and treating youths at risk for suicide and preventing suicide in adolescents. Drawing on data presented in earlier chapters of the section, key findings about youth suicide and risk and protective factors are summarized, along with findings about current approaches to prevention and treatment. An agenda for future research is presented that addresses some of the most significant knowledge gaps about youth suicide and suicide prevention. Methodological difficulties that complicate research in this field are briefly discussed. The chapter concludes with summary conclusions to guide future reference and prevention efforts.

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