Youth suicide prevention

Kutcher, Stan; Szumilas, Magdalena

doi:10.1503/cmaj.071315

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“…16 Means restriction is the restricting the availability of the lethal means of suicide. 6,7,17 Strategies including restricting firearms by firearm legislation, 6,[16][17][18][19] restrictions of the availability as well as safer storage of the pesticides, 6,7,17,18 using antisuicidal shower heads for hanging prevention, 6 converting packaging of toxic analgesics into smaller ones, 6,18,19 erecting the barriers in the jumping sites, 6,16,19 gas detoxification, 6,7,16,17,19 conscious prescription of barbiturates, 6 restriction on charcoal buying 6,19 . At population level means restriction is a proved and effective strategy where the method is highly lethal 7 though there is a concern of means substitution as people can switch to other methods of suicide.…”

Section: Means Restrictionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…8,10,11,14,[17][18][19]23 School can be ideal place for mental health literacy, suicide risk awareness, skill trainings those have significant effects on suicide prevention. 6 School based programs have proliferated as they have proven as cost effective and convenient way to reach the future generations.…”

Section: School Interventionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Screening for mood disorders, substance abuse, suicidal ideations can act as a intervention and then training the school staff as gate keeper to increase the identification and reporting and finally input in the school curricula to raise awareness and to increase self-screening as well as referral regarding mental disorders and suicidality. 19,28 Peer helper programs and postvention are two other interventions used in the school for the youths. 19 A new school based prevention program is getting popularity named as Signs of Suicide (SOS) that incorporates the two interventions; combining the curricula to raise awareness and a brief screening for depression related issues in regards to the suicide.…”

Section: School Interventionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…19,28 Peer helper programs and postvention are two other interventions used in the school for the youths. 19 A new school based prevention program is getting popularity named as Signs of Suicide (SOS) that incorporates the two interventions; combining the curricula to raise awareness and a brief screening for depression related issues in regards to the suicide. 30,31 Yellow Ribbon program is another program used in some areas.…”

Section: School Interventionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…17,37 Educating & training the primary care physicians (PCP) regarding depression recognition and treatment is considered the most effective interventions for suicide prevention. 5,6,18,19,22,27 Integrating the suicide prevention into the primary care and timely access to mental health care significantly reduces the depression as well as suicide. 37 The primary care focused mental health care and general practice focusing on screening, detection, treatment, referral and follow up of the depression and other mental disorder can play as the most effective way of suicide prevention at community level.…”

Section: Intervetions By Primary Care Physiciansmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The Cochrane library and the treatment of major depression in children and youth: an overview of reviews

Zinck

Bagnell

Bond

et al. 2009

Evid.‐Based Child Health

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Background: Major depression (MDD) in children and adolescents is a mood disorder that has up to 25% lifetime prevalence by the end of adolescence. Pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments are recommended to reduce symptoms, increase psychosocial functioning, and prevent relapse. Traditionally, decisions for these treatments were made based on reported effects for adults, but a body of pediatric-based evidence is now emerging to inform treatment decisions. Objectives:To synthesize the evidence currently in the Cochrane Library Database of Systematic Reviews (CDSR) related to the question: 'In children and youth with diagnosed major depression, do pharmacologic or nonpharmacologic treatments improve symptom response, response rates, functional capacity, adherence and persistence, and decrease cost and adverse events?'.Methods: CDSR was searched using the term 'depression' in the title for all systematic reviews examining pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions for the treatment of depression in children ≤18 years. Data were extracted and entered into tables; data were synthesized using qualitative and quantitative methods. Main Results:Of the studies included in the CDSR, there was no significant improvement in treatment outcomes in depressed children and adolescents treated with pharmacological (tricyclic antidepressant [TCA] or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor [SSRI]) or nonpharmacological (exercise) interventions.

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Suicide Policy in Canada: Lessons From History

Spiwak

Elias

Bolton

et al. 2012

Can J Public Health

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Every year, nearly 4,000 Canadians die by suicide. 1 It has been estimated that direct and indirect costs of each suicide total almost $850,000, with a Canadian annual total of over $2.4 billion. 2 After a peak in 1978, suicide rates in Canada have remained relatively stable, decreasing slightly over time. 3 In 2010, the suicide rate in Canada was approximately 12 per 100,000, 4 as compared to 14.8 per 100,000 in 1978. 5 While overall rates appear stable, sex differences exist with younger females dying by suicide at greater rates than in the past, and younger male suicide rates having stabilized. 6 Suicide rates vary among groups, with rates higher in some populations. Suicide rates among First Nations are between 3 and 6 times those of the general population. 7 Suicide is also elevated among youth, and is one of the top 3 causes of death among 15 to 34 year olds. 8,9 Suicide is acknowledged as a significant public health issue, yet national policies remain largely undeveloped. According to Miljan (2008), health policy occurs in five stages: 1) defining the policy problem, 2) formulating policy, 3) decision making, 4) policy implementation, and 5) policy evaluation. 10 While non-partisan support from all major Canadian political parties exists for a Bill supporting a national suicide prevention strategy (NSPS), 11 Canada is just entering the decision stage, presuming this stage will lead to policy implementation. In the meantime, the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP), established in 1985 to represent professionals and non-professionals, has been leading the development of a national strategy. In 2007, CASP released a blueprint for a NSPS. 12 More than 6 years later, government policy is still early in development.This brief introduction illustrates that evidence-based approaches can inform new suicide policy but new policy can be informed by past initiatives. By engaging a historical review, policy-makers can learn from past successes and failures, particularly in relation to the stigmatization related to suicide. This paper illustrates the merit of such an approach by 1) documenting the emergence of suicide policy in Canada, and 2) highlighting key milestones as we move closer to realizing a NSPS. To add further context to understanding this approach, the unique features of the Canadian health care system are discussed, as well as the potential role for clinicianinformed policy-making as an important future direction.

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Youth suicide prevention

Cited by 48 publications

References 14 publications

Suicide prevention strategies: Which one to consider?

Suicide prevention strategies: Which one to consider?

The Cochrane library and the treatment of major depression in children and youth: an overview of reviews

Suicide Policy in Canada: Lessons From History

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