"Role of Community-Based Interventions in Suicide Prevention"
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: : Suicide is a significant global public health crisis, with nearly 700,000 people dying by suicide annually (WHO, 2021). Many suicide cases are preventable through targeted interventions at the community level. Community-based interventions focus on early detection, risk reduction, crisis support, and mental health promotion to address suicide at a grassroots level. This review discusses various suicide prevention strategies implemented within communities, including gatekeeper training, helplines, peer support networks, and school-based initiatives. It explores the effectiveness, challenges, and future directions for improving these interventions. By strengthening collaboration between public health systems, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and mental health professionals, community-based approaches can significantly reduce suicide rates.
Authors: Siby K Abraham, Smitha Alias
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6911826240
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