Towards evidence-based suicide prevention programmes

This monograph attempts to set out the basic framework for suicide prevention strategies. It provides details in formulating and evaluating suicide prevention programs. The public health approaches suggested offer a multilayer intervention model, which has been adopted by a number of developed countries for setting up national prevention strategies. However, there is no single solution in dealing with suicide in a heterogeneous environment. Suicide prevention programs need to be evaluated. Where there is not necessary evidence, novel approaches must be simultaneously implemented and rigorously evaluated.