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Survivor of Suicide Handbook
This booklet, adapted from the original written & published by the former Calgary Health Region, provides information for those bereaved by suicide on dealing with their grief & practical matters, such as planning a funeral & taking care of finances.
Victorian Aboriginal Suicide Prevention and Response Action Plan 2010-2015
This action plan is the Victorian government’s strategy to prevent & reduce the incidence & impact of Aboriginal suicide & self-harm. It sets out current priorities & identifies strategies for further action in 4 priority areas: prevention through building resilience; improving access to care & support for those at risk; improving the response to crisis […]
Preventing Suicide in Colorado: Progress Achieved & Goals for the Future
This report details the evolution & progress of suicide prevention in Colorado. Although the state’s average annual suicide rate has declined 6.5% since 1998, it still is significantly above the national average. Together with information about progress achieved, the report provides a set of strategic goals & objectives informed by experts & community stakeholders. These […]
Action to be Taken in the Event of a Suspected Suicide in an Inpatient Psychiatric Unit: Guidelines
These guidelines were developed to assist staff in managing the events surrounding the suicide of an inpatient. The roles & responsibilites of various health care professionals are outlined. Procedures for debriefing, the collection & return of the patient’s property, documentation, & support for the bereaved family are also included. Copies of the forms that have […]
Socio-Economic Differences in Suicide Risk Vary by sex: a Population-Based Case-Control Study of 18-65 Year Olds in Denmark
Development Research Working Paper Series #05/2008
Reducing Youth Suicide in Queensland: Discussion Paper
This discussion paper examines youth suicide in Queensland. It opens with a description of the RYSQ (Reducing Youth Suicide in Queensland) project. Preliminary findings regarding risk factors & circumstances, age & gender, over-representation of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, & suicide clusters are presented. Approaches to preventing youth suicide are reviewed.
Summary of Available Data and Evidence on Priority Groups at Risk of Suicide in Alberta Third Edition
The Alberta provincial suicide prevention strategy identified six priority groups for action – Aboriginal peoples, individuals affected by the aftermath of suicide or suicidal behaviour, individuals diagnosed with a mental illness, middle-aged males, previous attempters, & school-aged teens & young adults. This report updates the data & evidence that can be used to inform & […]
Background Document for The Thematic Conference on Prevention of Depression and Suicide Under the European Pact for Mental Health and Wellbeing
This document provided background information for a conference on the prevention of depression & suicide held in Budapest in December 2009. Topics discussed include: the relevance for the European Union; strategies, policy frameworks & targets; addressing determinants & risk factors; mainstreaming mental health in health disciplines; building partnerships with other policies & sectors; e-health, internet […]
An American Indian/Alaska Native Suicide Prevention Hotline: Literature Review and Discussion With Experts
The purpose of this project was to obtain background information related to an American Indian/Alaska Native suicide prevention hotline for youth & adults. A literature review was done & telephone discussions were held with a convenience sample of federal & non-federal respondents working in this area. It was thought such a hotline would be feasible […]
Building Bridges: Learning From the Experts. Building Bridges to Implement Successful Life Promotion and Suicide Prevention Expertise Across Aboriginal Communities
This report describes the implementation & findings of a community-based suicide prevention initiative. The project aimed to use the experience & knowledge of the Yarrabah community as a model for other indigenous communities for the establishment of effective & sustainable community-based approaches to building resilience, reducing suicide risk exposure, & reducing self-harm. An accompanying series […]
Towards Good Practice: Standards and Guidelines for Suicide Bereavement Support Groups
This set of standards & guidelines was developed to support those who participate in & operate suicide bereavement support groups. The 4 major standards articulated are: support group & maintenance (goals, membership, structure, ethics, legal aspects, & marketing); support group philosophy & processes (philosophy on clients, service delivery, inclusiveness, group processes, understanding suicide bereavement, & […]
Children and Youth Injuries in Alberta
This report provides statistics on injury & deaths among children & youth, age 1-19 years, in Alberta. Injuries were the leading cause of death for this population in 2005. Over the period 1997-2006 motor vehicle-related admissions were the leading cause of injury admissions for youth 15-19 years followed by attempted suicide/self-inflicted injuries. In 2006, suicide/attempted […]
After a Suicide Attempt: What Next? Information for Family & Friends
This pamphlet provides information for friends & family on how to help an individual who has attempted suicide. Phone numbers are provided for crisis lines & mental health services in Prince Edward Island.
Building Bridges: Learning From the Experts. Building Bridges to Implement Successful Life Promotion and Suicide Prevention Expertise Across Aboriginal Communities. Evaluation Report
This report presents an evaluation of the Building Bridges program, discussing its appropriateness, effectiveness, & success. 5 questions were examined: What was the environment at the initiation of the project? How well does the intervention approach link to its objectives? How appropriate & effective were the activities undertaken in the communities? What else has occurred […]
World Suicide Prevention Day: September 10th. Saving Lives … Restoring Hope
This booklet was produced by the Regional Suicide Prevention Council in Medicine Hat, Alberta for World Suicide Prevention Day, 2009. It includes a variety of general articles on suicide & how to help someone who may at risk. Phone numbers for counselling & crisis services in southeastern Alberta are also included.
Evaluation of Progress and Impact of the HAZ Implementation Plan to Prevent Suicide and Self Harm in North and West Belfast: Executive Summary
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 […]
The DAWN Report: Emergency Department Visits for Drug-Related Suicide Attempts by Adolescents, 2008.
During 2008, nearly one-tenth of drug-related emergency department visits made by American adolescents, ages 12-17, involved suicide attempts. Almost three of every four visits were made by females. Pharmaceuticals were involved in 95.4% of drug-related suicide attempts among adolescents. More than three-fourths of the visits ended with evidence of follow-up care. (5 notes)
Pathways to Resilience: Rural and Remote Indigenous Communities Suicide Prevention Initiative. Final Report
In September 2008, the Queensland government funded a rural & remote Indigenous communities suicide prevention project, Pathways to Resilience (P2R). A final evaluation of the project aimed to assess the completion of the project objectives, measure the immediate effects of the program, & identify the lessons learned along the way. 6 common themes related to […]
Happiness, Unhappiness, and Suicide: an Empirical Assessment Working Paper 2008-19
In a recent paper, Daly, Wilson, & Johnson (2007) proposed using data on suicide as a revealed preferences (outcome-based) measure of well-being & found strong evidence that reference-group income negatively affected suicide risk. In this paper, the authors compare & contrast the empirical patterns of subjective well-being & suicide data. It was found the two […]
A 5 Year Strategy for Suicide Reduction and Prevention (Final Version)
This document outlines a 5-year strategy for the reduction & prevention of suicide within the North East region of England. Strategic priorities have been split into key processes & key priorities. Key processes include data collection, knowledge transfer, commissioning, governance arrangements, training needs for suicide prevention, managing of suicide clusters, & the the management of […]
Correctional Service of Canada’s Response to Deaths in Custody: Final Assessment
This assessment presents 9 case summaries of deaths in custody that occurred between April 2008-April 2010. The cases were purposefully selected as they highlight significant &, in many instances, recurring patterns & themes. They illustrate the complexity of the challenges facing the Correctional Service of Canada in preserving life in a correctional context. Each case […]
Homelessness and Suicide
This briefing paper on homelessness & suicide highlights some of the key risk factors, interventions, & resources available for nurses & other health care professionals working in the community. (9 refs.)
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