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Statistical update on suicide
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAiN. Department of Health. Health Improvement Analytical Team
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 11
- Place of publication:
- London
In September 2012, a statistical document presenting key statistics and relevant information was published alongside ‘Preventing suicide in England: a cross-government outcomes strategy to save lives’. This document provides an update with latest available information, in which the term suicide refers to deaths from both intentional self-harm and injury or poisoning of undetermined intent. It includes trend information on deaths in particular circumstances and by age group. (Edited publisher abstract)
Talk to me 2: suicide and self harm prevention strategy and action plan for Wales: consultation document
- Author:
- WALES. Welsh Government
- Publisher:
- Welsh Government
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 4
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
A consultation document, seeking views on the national action plan to reduce suicide and self-harm in Wales. The plan sets out the strategic aims and objectives for the period 2014- 2019. It identifies priority people, places and actions and sets out how to deliver action nationally and locally. The consultation period ends on 5 March 2015. (Edited publisher abstract)
Preventing suicide: a global imperative
- Author:
- WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
- Publisher:
- World Health Organization
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 89
- Place of publication:
- Geneva
This report provides a global knowledge base on suicide and suicide attempts as well as actionable steps for countries. It aims to encourage and support countries to develop or strengthen comprehensive suicide prevention strategies in a multisectoral public health approach. It proposes practical guidance on strategic actions that governments can take on the basis of their resources and existing suicide prevention activities. Over 800,000 people die due to suicide every year and it is the second leading cause of death in 15-29-year-olds. There are indications that for each adult who died of suicide there may have been more than 20 others attempting suicide. The report argues that suicides are preventable and that an effective strategy for preventing suicides and suicide attempts is to restrict access to the most common means, including pesticides, firearms and certain medications. Health-care services need to incorporate suicide prevention as a core component while early identification and effective management are key to ensuring that people receive the care they need. The report recognises that communities play a critical role in suicide prevention and can provide social support to vulnerable individuals and engage in follow-up care, fight stigma and support those bereaved by suicide. (Edited publisher abstract)
On the edge: ChildLine spotlight: suicide
- Author:
- NATIONAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDREN
- Publisher:
- National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 35
- Place of publication:
- London
This report examines the profile of young people with suicidal thoughts who contacted ChildLine, and examines what they need when they are already distressed and contemplating taking their own lives. It outlines the key issues young people raised and how the stigma of suicide means that the adults in their lives (including professionals) are failing to spot the signs, finding it hard to listen to their distress, and are sometimes providing inadequate levels of support. Drawing on the expertise from other organisations and the lessons learnt through ChildLine, the report sets out a series of recommendations. These show how simple changes in the way young people are listened to and supported can make a huge difference, helping children to get support earlier, and breaking the silence and stigma that surrounds the issue of suicide. (Edited publisher abstract)
Exploring suicide risk history among youth in residential care
- Authors:
- HURLEY Kristin Duppong, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Residential Treatment for Children and Youth, 31(4), 2014, pp.316-327.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Adolescents in residential care settings have double the national average of suicide risk histories (attempts, threats, and ideation). However, little is known about youth with specific suicide-risk histories. This study explored differences in demographic characteristics and mental health variables for 509 youth in residential care with high and low suicide-risk histories. Overall, nearly 40% of participants had a high suicide-risk history, and significant differences between low and high suicide-risk history groups were found for multiple variables (e.g., gender, ethnicity, number of diagnoses). This study highlights a need for research into areas associated with suicide-risk history in residential care. (Publisher abstract)
The burden of living with and caring for a suicidal family member
- Author:
- McLAUGHLIN Columba
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 23(5), 2014, pp.236-240.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
Aim: This study explores the lived experiences of participants who cared for suicidal family members. Methods: Eighteen participants were interviewed using a short topic guide. Responses were digitally recorded and transcripts were analysed using thematic analysis. Results: One overarching theme: “Hard work for the whole family” and four sub-themes: (i) Family burden, (ii) competing pressures, (iii) secrecy and shame and (iv) helplessness and guilt. Conclusions: Caring for a suicidal family member may be euphemistically summarised as “hard work” that impacts heavily on the day-to-day tasks of other family members. Participants spent much time worrying and ruminating about the risk of suicide in their family member. Mental health care professionals ought to acknowledge and address the impact that suicidal behaviour has on family carers. (Edited publisher abstract)
A review of risk factors associated with suicide in adults with intellectual disability
- Authors:
- MOLLISON Emma, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, 8(5), 2014, pp.302-308.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: As recently as the 1980's it was still a widely held belief that individuals with intellectual disability (ID) did not have the cognitive capacity to experience mental health problems and this acted as a “buffer” against suicidal behaviour. The literature review examines the evidence relating to risk factors for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Design/methodology/approach: The literature review covered the time period 1993-2013 and returned 117 studies, 77 of which related to individuals with ID, 37 of which related to adults. Following screening titles and abstracts 28 articles were removed. A total of nine studies were found to be eligible for inclusion in the review. A further two studies examining suicide in adolescents (up to adulthood) with ID were also considered. From the eligible studies the following information was considered: study design, sample size, strengths, limitations and the risk factors associated with an increased risk of suicide. Findings: The suicide risk factors identified during the review were found to be in keeping with the general population and included a diagnosis of clinical depression, history of self-harm, unemployment, loneliness, unemployment, an increased need for support from others, early onset mental illness and being treatment resistive. (Edited publisher abstract)
Death in detention monitoring: visit and monitoring report
- Author:
- MENTAL WELFARE COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND
- Publisher:
- Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 11
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
In the year 2012-13, 78 deaths of individuals subject to compulsory treatment were notified to Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland. During this period, a total of 6721 individuals were, at some point, subject to compulsory treatment. This paper gives an analysis of these deaths and also sets this number in context of the total number of individuals subject to the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 and the higher mortality rate among individuals known to mental health services. The report includes examples of the deaths reported to the Commission and categorises them according to their causes, including death by natural causes, sudden death with no direct relation to mental health, sudden death with no explanation or possible relation to mental illness or learning disability (or treatment), suicide and death associated to delirium. The data show that individuals who are subject to compulsory treatment are no more likely to die than anyone else who is, or has been, treated for mental illness, learning disability or related conditions. While the death rate in general of individuals with a history of mental health admission is higher, it is not compulsory treatment that is associated with death: it is the presence of mental illness, learning disability and related conditions. (Edited publisher abstract)
The prevalence of suicide attempts among community-dwelling US Chinese older adults – findings from the PINE study
- Authors:
- DONG XinQi, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Ethnicity and Inequalities in Health and Social Care, 7(1), 2014, pp.23-35.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the prevalence of suicide attempts and explore the suicide methods among community-dwelling Chinese older adults. Design/methodology/approach: Data were drawn from the Population Study of Chinese Elderly in Chicago (PINE) study, a population-based epidemiological study of Chinese older adults aged 60 years and above in the greater Chicago area. Guided by the community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach, the study enrolled 3,159 community-dwelling Chinese older adults from 2011 to 2013. Findings: The lifetime prevalence of suicide attempts is 791 per 100,000 and the past 12-month prevalence of suicide attempts is 285 per 100,000. Medication overdose is the most common suicide method both in the group of lifetime suicide attempts and 12-month suicide attempts. Lower income is positively correlated with lifetime suicide attempts and 12-month suicide attempts. Living with fewer household members is positively correlated with lifetime suicide attempts but not with 12-month suicide attempts. Research limitations/implications: The findings emphasise the needs for improved understanding of suicidal behaviour among minority older adults and to develop culturally and linguistically sensitive prevention and intervention strategies. Practical implications: Community stakeholder should improve the accessibility and availability of culturally sensitive mental health services and extend timely and effective suicide interventions in the Chinese community. Originality/value: This study represents the first and largest population-based epidemiological study to investigate the suicide attempts and methods among US Chinese older adults. In addition, the implementation of the CBPR approach allows us to minimise the cultural barriers associated with suicide investigation. The study emphasises the need for improved understanding on suicidal behaviour among minority older adults to inform culturally and linguistically sensitive prevention and intervention strategies. (Edited publisher abstract)
Development of telehealth dialogues for monitoring suicidal patients with schizophrenia: consumer feedback
- Authors:
- KASCKOW J., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Community Mental Health Journal, 50(3), 2014, pp.339-342.
- Publisher:
- Springer
Suicide is a health concern among individuals with schizophrenia. A telehealth system for monitoring suicidal patients with schizophrenia was developed using the Health Buddy©. The existing dialogues were improved using an expert panel; the new dialogues were tested in 10 consumers with schizophrenia and a history of suicidal behaviour. Using qualitative editing, several themes emerged: (1) Certain topics elicited strong emotional responses; (2) There were concerns with confidentiality; (3) Some content was too vague and (4) There were problems with vocabulary and wording. The process yielded information for improving the intervention and demonstrated that the approach is feasible in this population. (Edited publisher abstract)