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Suicide prevention strategies: a systematic review.
J. John Mann,Alan Apter,José Manoel Bertolote,Annette L. Beautrais,Dianne Currier,Ann Pollinger Haas,Ulrich Hegerl,Jouko Lönnqvist,Kevin M. Malone,Andrej Marusic,Lars Mehlum,George C Patton,Michael R. Phillips,Wolfgang Rutz,Zoltán Rihmer,Armin Schmidtke,David Shaffer,Morton M. Silverman,Yoshitomo Takahashi,Airi Värnik,Danuta Wasserman,Paul S. F. Yip,Herbert Hendin +22 more
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Physician education in depression recognition and treatment and restricting access to lethal methods reduce suicide rates, and other interventions need more evidence of efficacy.Abstract:
ContextIn 2002, an estimated 877 000 lives were lost worldwide through
suicide. Some developed nations have implemented national suicide prevention
plans. Although these plans generally propose multiple interventions, their
effectiveness is rarely evaluated.ObjectivesTo examine evidence for the effectiveness of specific suicide-preventive
interventions and to make recommendations for future prevention programs and
research.Data Sources and Study SelectionRelevant publications were identified via electronic searches of MEDLINE,
the Cochrane Library, and PsychINFO databases using multiple search terms
related to suicide prevention. Studies, published between 1966 and June 2005,
included those that evaluated preventative interventions in major domains;
education and awareness for the general public and for professionals; screening
tools for at-risk individuals; treatment of psychiatric disorders; restricting
access to lethal means; and responsible media reporting of suicide.Data ExtractionData were extracted on primary outcomes of interest: suicidal behavior
(completion, attempt, ideation), intermediary or secondary outcomes (treatment
seeking, identification of at-risk individuals, antidepressant prescription/use
rates, referrals), or both. Experts from 15 countries reviewed all studies.
Included articles were those that reported on completed and attempted suicide
and suicidal ideation; or, where applicable, intermediate outcomes, including
help-seeking behavior, identification of at-risk individuals, entry into treatment,
and antidepressant prescription rates. We included 3 major types of studies
for which the research question was clearly defined: systematic reviews and
meta-analyses (n = 10); quantitative studies, either randomized
controlled trials (n = 18) or cohort studies (n = 24);
and ecological, or population- based studies (n = 41). Heterogeneity
of study populations and methodology did not permit formal meta-analysis;
thus, a narrative synthesis is presented.Data SynthesisEducation of physicians and restricting access to lethal means were
found to prevent suicide. Other methods including public education, screening
programs, and media education need more testing.ConclusionsPhysician education in depression recognition and treatment and restricting
access to lethal methods reduce suicide rates. Other interventions need more
evidence of efficacy. Ascertaining which components of suicide prevention
programs are effective in reducing rates of suicide and suicide attempt is
essential in order to optimize use of limited resources.read more
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Adjunctive lithium treatment in the prevention of suicidal behaviour in depressive disorders: a randomised, placebo-controlled, 1-year trial.
Erik Lauterbach,Werner Felber,Bruno Müller-Oerlinghausen,Bernd Ahrens,Thomas Bronisch,Thorsten Meyer,Birgit Kilb,Ute Lewitzka,Barbara Hawellek,Arnim Quante,Kneginja Richter,Andreas Broocks,Fritz Hohagen +12 more
TL;DR: Findings from observational as well as meta‐analytic studies strongly suggest that lithium may have suicide‐protective properties.
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Proximate outcomes of gatekeeper training for suicide prevention in the workplace
TL;DR: Pre-post analyses resulted in positive changes in participants' knowledge about suicide and attitudes about intervening with suicidal individuals and a subset of participants engaged in role play practice of gatekeeper skills following training and rated the experience positively.
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A cross-sectional study of mental health and well-being and their associations in the UK veterinary profession
TL;DR: Compared to the general population, the sample reported high levels of anxiety and depressive symptoms; higher 12-month prevalence of suicidal thoughts; less favourable psychosocial work characteristics; lower levels of positive mental well-being; and higher levels of negative work–home interaction.
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The 'European Alliance Against Depression (EAAD)': A multifaceted, community-based action programme against depression and suicidality
Ulrich Hegerl,Meike J. Wittmann,Ella Arensman,Chantal Van Audenhove,Jean Herve Bouleau,Christina M. van der Feltz-Cornelis,Ricardo Gusmão,Mária Kopp,Cordula Löhr,Margaret Maxwell,Ulrich Meise,Milan Mirjanic,Högni Óskarsson,Victor Perez Sola,Charles B. Pull,Roger Pycha,Regula Ricka,Jyrki Tuulari,Airi Värnik,Tim Pfeiffer-Gerschel +19 more
TL;DR: The aim of the paper is to disseminate information about the EAAD's potential to reduce suicidal behaviour and to provide examples of how European community-based ‘best practice’ models for improving the care of depressed patients and suicidal persons can be implemented using a bottom-up approach.
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Suicide and suicide prevention in Asia
H Hendin,Phillips,Vijayakumar,Jane Pirkis,H Wang,Psf Yip,D Wassermann,JM Bertolete,A Fleischmann +8 more
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present the available data at face value, Table 1 presents the overall suicide rates for the participating countries; the authors discuss available rates and the issues involved in assessing their validity.
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