Year: 1997 Source: Crisis, v.18, no.2, (1997), p.65-72 SIEC No: 19971261

Taking a broad interdisciplinary & intersectorial approach, the Swedish National Program was created. Discussed are: program objectives, guidelines, 6 areas concerning knowledge & attitudes that promote suicide prevention & 10 strategic areas (increased awareness, support & treatment, children & young people, adults, the elderly, vulnerable groups, training & development, reduced availability of suicide instruments, national expertise in suicidology & regulatory systems.