Towards a Comprehensive Strategy for the Prevention of Suicidal Behaviour: a Summary of Recommendations of a National Taskforce

The author summarizes the main components of the national strategies for suicide prevention deriving from the task forces of Canada, The Netherlands and the U.S. Components include: design & implementation of national research programs; the improvement of services; the provision of information and/or training on suicide prevention to relevant professional groups, organizations & the public; formulation of strategies & techniques to deal with special risk groups. See SIEC #880705 for study.