Resource Tag: UNITED KINGDOM. NORTHERN IRELAND

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Four discrete risk profiles were revealed in the Northern Ireland population. Those who grew up during the Troubles experienced multiple traumas. The multi-risk class has heightened levels suicidality. Consider impact of co-occurring suicide risks when planning intervention programs.

Bereavement is considered to be a common precursor of death by suicide. Studies suggest those bereaved by suicide may be particularly vulnerable to suicide themselves. Recently, there has been a steady rise in the number of deaths by suicide in Northern Ireland. As a result, an increasing number of individuals have been exposed to bereavement […]

Families bereaved by suicide can experience an extremely intense and complicated grieving process. This can be associated with a range of difficulties and can put bereaved family members at risk of a range of problems.

This study compared the profile of intentional drug overdoses (IDOs) presenting to emergency departments in Ireland and in the Western Trust Area of Northern Ireland between 2007 and 2012. Specifically the study aimed to compare characteristics of the patients involved, to explore the factors associated with repeated IDO and to report the prescription rates of […]

This guideline from Northern Ireland has 5 chapters: 1) essential facts & information on suicide, self-harm, & prevention; 2) models of good practice; 3) look after yourself & others – a directory of useful contacts for the Northern area; 4) current training programs; & 5) useful references & publications. The information in the guideline is […]

This executive summary provides information on the evaluation of the work done in north and west Belfast to prevent suicide & self-harm. The research methodology is outlined as are other topics such as rates of suicide, implementation of Task Group recommendations, establishing action groups, funding opportunities, progress against the recommendations, policy & research, improvement in […]

This report presents an evaluation of the work of the North and West Belfast Health Action Zone Prevention of Suicide and Self Harm Implementation Group since its creation in 2006. The report includes the following topics of discussion: evaluation methodology, the work of the Implementation & Action Groups, activities funded through investing for health, stakeholder […]

Suicide in Northern Ireland was examined by marital status & whether observed variation differed by gender & age. Data on all 1,398 suicides registered in 1996-2005 were analysed using Poisson regression. The total, male, & female age-standardised suicide rates were 8.4, 13.6, & 3.3 per 100000, respectively. Never marrying increased male risk & this effect […]

This report presents the results of a study commissioned to assess the specific needs of churches, religious bodies, & faith-based oganizations in relation to the suicide prevention strategy for Northern Ireland. Information is provided on the research methodology, quantitative findings, the clergy & their communities, causal explanations of suicide, theological views on suicide, the experience […]

This study sought to determine patients’ awareness of the toxicity of the drugs they had used to overdose, the source of these drugs, & whether they would have taken them had they been fully aware of their toxicity. A prospective review was done of 100 consecutive overdoses admitted through an accident & emergency department. Overall […]

This document includes an analysis of suicide & self-harm in Northern Ireland that was done to inform the development of the prevention strategy. The goals & objectives of the strategy include: raising awareness of mental health & well-being issues; ensuring early recognition of mental ill-health & providing appropriate follow-up action; developing coordinated responses for those […]

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Published in “Back to the Future: Refocusing the Image of Suicide,” ed. by J L McIntosh

This study sought to investigate suicide notes drawn from Northern Ireland & the United States as these countries have broadly similar suicide rates but markedly different cultures. A theoretical-conceptual analysis of 60 suicide notes drawn from these countries was undertaken based on a thematic model of suicide across countries. The results suggested that there were […]