NSW Suicide Prevention Strategy 2010-2015: a Whole of Government Strategy Promoting a Whole of Community Approach

This report sets out the New South Wales Government’s direction & intended outcomes for suicide prevention for 2010-2015. It is built upon the first state suicide prevention strategy & is aligned with the national suicide prevention framework. The strategic directions included in this strategy are: improving the evidence base & understanding of suicide prevention; building individual resilience & the capacity for self help; improving community strength, resilience, & capacity in suicide prevention; taking a coordinated approach to suicide prevention; providing targeted suicide prevention activities; & implementing standards & quality in suicide prevention. JA