Prevention
A primary prevention approach focuses on preventing the onset of suicidal behaviour through enhancing protective factors and reducing risk factors for suicide.
Prevention approaches include:
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| Universal interventions | Interventions that apply to the whole of community and usually require government and policy support. |
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| Selective interventions | Interventions for groups or individuals disproportionately impacted by suicide. |
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Prevention-focused approaches in mental health are more cost-effective than intervention/treatment-focused approaches and are considered a more sustainable and comprehensive way to prevent suicide when compared to the costs and efforts required to treat individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts or distress.
Prevention First (adapted): A Framework for Suicide Prevention
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