Mental Health and Young People: Working Towards a Suicide Prevention Strategy
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In England and Wales suicide is a leading cause of death,
particularly in young people aged 15-24. Statistics show that every day
two young people take their own lives and it is estimated there are as
many as 140,000 attempted suicides every year. About 24,000 of these
cases are by children and young people aged 10-19. Whilst women are more
likely to attempt suicide, men are more likely to succeed, with suicide
rates being three times higher in men than in women and suicide being
the most common cause of death for those under 35.Having a mental health condition is the most significant risk factor for suicide. It is estimated that 90% of people who attempt or die by suicide have one or more mental health conditions. People with severe depression are twenty times more likely to attempt suicide than the general population. Research suggests that 2.5% of children and young people suffering from depression had committed suicide after 20 years and almost half had attempted suicide.
The Consultation on Preventing Suicide in England: A Cross-Government Outcomes Strategy to Save Lives has outlined the Government’s aims to reduce the suicide rate and improve support for those most at risk. The Consultation underlines the need for efficient and effective action and interventions and provides the framework for suicide prevention nationally and locally. In developing a new national all-age suicide prevention strategy for England, the Government has built on the successes of the earlier strategy published in 2002.
Death by suicide is an individual tragedy but can also have a devastating effect on families and communities. Family and friends bereaved by a suicide are at increased risk of mental health problems and, potentially, at a higher risk of suicide themselves. As such, improving care for families who have been bereaved by suicide is central to the draft strategy.
With the final strategy due later this year, this timely Symposium provides an invaluable opportunity to raise awareness and explore the next steps in strengthening multi-agency working towards suicide prevention. The symposium will examine the vital role of Government action and leadership on suicide prevention and assess specific national actions which could contribute towards more effective health and wellbeing approaches in every local area.
Thème(s)
Suicide.Informations pratiques
Langue : Anglais,Lieu : Broadway House
Tothill St, London, UK.
