Suicide prevention
Suicide in the UK accounts for 14% of deaths in 10-19 year olds and 21% of deaths in 20-34 year olds. This note outlines recent research findings and makes recommendations to improve prevention.
Suicide in the UK accounts for 14% of deaths in 10-19 year olds and 21% of deaths in 20-34 year olds. This note outlines recent research findings and makes recommendations to improve prevention.
Suicide in the UK accounts for 14% of deaths in 10-19 year olds and 21% of deaths in 20-34 year olds. Research has shown that self-harm is the strongest risk factor for suicide, and that young people are more likely to seek help from their GP that any other healthcare professional. Therefore the Institute for Mental Health aims to understand the risk factors, and to provide practical evidence based training and resources to support and guide practice.
Suicide is a global public health concern and the UK has recently seen a marked increase in rates of suicide and self-harm amongst young people. This brief outlines the work researchers at the Institute for Mental Health (IMH) at the University of Birmingham are doing to inform policy and practice amongst healthcare professionals and reduce suicide in this vulnerable group.
Dr Maria Michail and Dr Rachel Upthegrove