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Previous suicide attempts. Family history of suicide. Substance use challenges. History of trauma or abuse. Recent loss or tragedy. Lack of social support/sense of isolation. Local clusters of suicide
The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) collaborates with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) to host World Suicide Prevention Day. [2] In 2011 an estimated 40 countries held awareness events to mark the occasion. [3]
If you or someone you know needs help, call 1-800-273-8255 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. You can also text HOME to 741-741 for free, 24-hour support from the Crisis Text Line. Outside of the U.S., please visit the International Association for Suicide Prevention for a database of resources.
Suicide prevention strategies focus on reducing the risk factors and intervening strategically to reduce the level of risk. Risk and protective factors unique to the individual can be assessed by a qualified mental health professional. Suicide prevention measures suggested by the CDC [95] Some of the specific strategies used to address are:
The American Association of Suicidology encourages further study in the field of suicidology by clinicians as well as the general public. The AAS states their mission is to encompass advanced study into suicidology as a field of science, educate the public in efforts to reduce the number of suicides worldwide, analyze and break down suicidal behaviors, and promote further research and training ...
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Actor Ashley Judd and singer-songwriter Aloe Blacc, who both lost loved ones to suicide, on Tuesday helped the Biden administration promote its new national strategy to prevent suicide.
2007: "Suicide Prevention across the Life Span" [29] 2008: "Advancing Suicidology: Embracing Diversity in Research and Practice" [30] 2009: "A Global Agenda on the Science of Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery" [31] 2010: "Families, Community Systems and Suicide" [32] 2011: "Changing the Legacy of Suicide" [6]