Mental health and injury prevention

Suicide Trends in At-Risk Territories (START)


Objectives

  • Improved knowledge about the incidence and trends of both fatal and non-fatal suicidal behaviour at the local, regional and/or national levels through standard monitoring procedures.
  • The development of appropriate and effective cross-cultural treatment interventions for individuals engaging in non-fatal suicidal behaviour in different cultural contexts.
  • Increased understanding of the factors preceding both fatal and non-fatal suicidal behaviour in different cultural contexts.
  • Improved knowledge about the impact of longitudinal follow-up on individuals who have engaged in non-fatal suicidal behaviours.
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