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3 - The Public Health Model of Suicide Prevention

from Section 1 - Suicide Prevention Overview

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 May 2021

Christine Yu Moutier
Affiliation:
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Anthony R. Pisani
Affiliation:
University of Rochester Medical Center, New York
Stephen M. Stahl
Affiliation:
University of California, San Diego
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Summary

The science of suicide risk and prevention is growing, making one thing very clear. While suicide risk involves a complex set of risk factors, the end common pathway is a life-threatening health crisis. As is the case with all health-related causes of death, a robust public health strategy can reduce mortality. This chapter provides a framework for understanding the public health approach to preventing suicide. Examples of effective public health suicide prevention strategies at national and regional levels are provided.

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Suicide Prevention
Stahl's Handbooks
, pp. 30 - 42
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2021

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