Evaluation of the First Phase of Choose Life: the National Strategy and Action Plan to Prevent Suicide in Scotland

Part One of this evaluation report provides contextual information on suicide in Scotland, the national strategy, aims & objectives of the study, & the study methodology. Part Two presents the main research findings & commentary on these. Part Three sets out the conclusions of the study & the resulting recommendations. Three annexes review national suicide prevention strategies from around the world, the economic costs of suicide in Scotland in 2004, & practical & methodological challenges associated with assessing the cost-effectiveness of area-based suicide prevention strategies.