The Final Step: Comprehensive Strategies For Suicide Prevention - Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County

Webeffective suicide prevention is comprehensive: It requires a combination of efforts that work together to address different aspects of the problem. The model above shows nine.

Reduce access to lethal means among people at risk of suicide. Training primary care physicians in depression recognition and treatment prevents suicide. Educating youth regarding depression and suicidal behavior, and active. A comprehensive approach to suicide prevention includes: Identify disproportionately affected populations with increased risk of suicide. Understand contributors to suicide and suicidal behaviors.