Suicide Prevention: Looking Beyond Mental Health Model
By Dr. Jash Ajmera
2/3/2025
Overview
The Lancet's Public Health Series on suicide prevention calls for a comprehensive, multi-sectoral approach addressing social, economic, and mental health factors. Effective global strategies, such as ...
Effective Global Strategies for Suicide Prevention
Countries that have implemented effective, targeted interventions provide a blueprint for reducing suicide rates. For instance, Sri Lanka’s pesticide ban, initiated in the early 2000s, led to a remark...
Addressing the Social Determinants of Suicide
The Lancet report highlights the importance of addressing the social determinants of suicide—such as poverty, domestic violence, and unemployment—rather than focusing solely on the mental health aspec...
Media's Role in Suicide Prevention
Responsible media reporting plays a vital role in suicide prevention. The Werther effect, where sensationalized media coverage of suicides leads to imitation suicides, is a well-documented phenomenon....
Moving Forward: A Multi-Sectoral Approach
The Lancet emphasizes the need for a whole-of-government approach, where multiple sectors—such as healthcare, education, labor, and community organizations—work together to prevent suicides. Suicide p...
Conclusion
The Lancet Public Health Series on Suicide Prevention calls for an urgent, comprehensive response to the global suicide crisis. By addressing the social, economic, and psychological factors contributi...
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