Zero Suicide: An international declaration for better healthcare

2016

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Guidelines/Recommendations
International Initiative for Mental Health Leadership
Zero Suicide

This declaration was developed by a diverse group of 50 peer leaders, government policy makers, and healthcare providers from 13 countries convened for Atlanta 2015: An International Declaration and Social Movement to address the aspirational goal of zero suicide in healthcare. It discusses the problem of suicide stemming from a lack of effective care and steps healthcare organizations can take to prevent suicide deaths among their patients.