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ON-LINE RESOURCES / PUBLICATIONS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
The following listing includes internet research resources plus
links directly to on-line publications in pdf format
Ireland
National Office for Suicide Prevention.
The Irish National Office for Suicide Prevention was set up to:
Oversee the implementation of 'Reach Out' the National Strategy for Action on Suicide Prevention
Co-ordinate suicide prevention efforts around the country
Speak regularly with agencies and individuals interested and active in suicide prevention
The NOSP works closely with the HSE Resource Officers for Suicide Prevention.
Web: www.nosp.ie
Download: “Reach Out - National Strategy for Suicide Prevention”
Irish Houses of the Oireachtas Committee on Health & Children Seventh Report:
High Level of Suicide in Irish Society July 2005.
Download: Click here to download document
Concerned About Suicide
Leaflet produced by Health Board Resource Officers for Suicide Prevention
and Northern Ireland Suicide Awareness Co-ordinators, detailing
warning signs, risk factors, how to respond, key facts about suicide
and self harm and contacts. Available directly from health boards
or through Health Board websites.
Download: Click
here to download Leaflet
 Irish
Association of Suicidology
This website is a good source of information on upcoming conferences
and seminars in the area of suicide prevention.
Web : www.ias.ie
Irish College of General Practitioners
Irish College General Practitioners Suicide prevention project to
develop and evaluate effectiveness of a training initiative and
information resources for GPs.
Web : www.icgp.ie/prcsuicide.html
Mental Health Association of Ireland
Website offering information on many aspects of mental health with
data on mental illness and work of local mental health associations
countrywide. Included are mental health agencies in Ireland (Alliance
for Mental Health) and links with international agencies.
Web : www.mentalhealthireland.ie
Samaritans
 Providing
confidential emotional support to any person who is suicidal or
despairing. Website offers free email counseling and details to
access your local branch. Various Reports available online commissioned,
researched and developed by the Samaritans.
Web : www.samaritans.org
Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Publications
Mental Health and Suicide Prevention reports are available to read or download from the attached link:
http://www.hse.ie/eng/Publications/Mental_Health_and_Suicide_Prevention/
Suicide in Ireland: A National Study
A study on the epidemiological factors associated with suicide from
the Department of Public Health, commissioned by the CEOs of the
health boards.
Download: Click
here to download Study
Central Statistics Office
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) collects, compiles, analyses
and disseminates statistical information relating to the economic
and social life of Ireland. Broad statistical information on deaths
from external causes, including suicide available on website.
Web : www.cso.ie
International
American Association of Suicidology
The American Association of Suicidology (AAS) promotes research,
public awareness programmes, and education and training for professionals
and volunteers.
Web : www.suicidology.org
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to advancing
our knowledge of suicide and our ability to prevent it.
Web : www.afsp.org
Choose Life: A National Strategy and Action Plan to Prevent
Suicide in Scotland
Phase 1 of 10-year plan to reduce suicide rates in Scotland
by 20% by 2013. Scottish Executive allocated £12 million from
National Programme budget over the next 3 years to support and complement
both national and local action to achieve the "Choose Life"
aims. £3m being invested in National Action, £9m to
support local work.
Download: Click
here to download
European Network for Suicidology (ENS)
Promoting an independent network of people working in fields of
Suicide Prevention and Suicide Research. It currently has an 'in
principle' agreement covering 31 European Countries.
Web : www.uke.uni-hamburg.de/ens/
International Association for Suicide Prevention
IASP is dedicated to preventing suicidal behaviour, to alleviate
its effects, and to provide a forum for academians, mental health
professionals, crisis workers, volunteers and suicide survivors.
Web : www.iasp1960.org
Suicide Information and Education Centre
Canadian-based Suicide Information & Education Centre (SIEC)
provides library and resource centre giving information on suicide
and suicidal behaviour. Also Suicide Prevention Training Programs
(SPTP) providing caregiver training in suicide intervention, awareness,
bereavement, crisis management and related topics. Some general
information available on-line for free, including the 'SIEC Alert'
series, other materials may be purchased through the site.
Web : www.suicideinfo.ca
World Health Organisation data
Review the epidemiology of suicide in all countries that return
data to the WHO. A useful site for international comparisons. Data
available by age group and gender.
Web : www.who.int/whosis/statistics
World Health Organisation On-Line Publications
Web :
www.who.int/mental_health/resources/suicide/en/
All available from the WHO mental health web site:
www5.who.int/mental_health/main
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