Strategies to Prevent Suicide Should Target Methods That are Commonly Used, Highly Lethal, and Readily Accessible

In this editorial, the authors discuss a study by Sinyor et al (2010) which described the apparent failure of the Bloor Street Viaduct in Toronto to reduce suicide by jumping. Limitations of their findings are reviewed. Substitution of methods is also discussed. A brief discussion of the efficacy of means restriction, especially among children & young adults, concludes the editorial. (12 refs.)