Suicide prevention

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Suicide prevention is a collection of efforts to reduce the risk of suicide. Suicide is often preventable, and the efforts to prevent it may occur at the individual, relationship, community, and society level. Suicide is a major public health problem that can have long-lasting effects on individuals, families, and communities. Preventing suicide requires strategies at all levels of society. This includes prevention and protective strategies for individuals, families, and communities. Suicide can be prevented by learning the indicators, promoting prevention and resilience, and committing to social change. Beyond direct interventions to stop an impending suicide, methods may include: Treating mental illness Improving coping strategies of people who are at risk Reducing risk factors for suicide, such as substance misuse, poverty and social vulnerability Giving people hope for a more positive life after current problems are resolved Calling a suicide hotline General efforts include measures...

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