Wednesday 16 January 2013

1 in 5 suicides are preventable

1 in 5 suicides are preventable. 

Evidence suggests that some suicides connected with mental health conditions may have been avoided. One study estimated 20% of suicides of people with current or recent mental health conditions may have been preventable,
suggesting some individuals’ needs are not being met.


SOURCE: EHRC How Fair Is Britain Report, referencing Allmark, P. et al. 2010. Chapter 6. Page 16.

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