Outcomes of a regional suicide prevention systems intervention study: Suicide prevention by monitoring and collaborative care (SUPREMOCOL) in noord-brabant in the netherlands

Introduction Since 2007, suicide rates increased in the Netherlands and the province of Noord-Brabant ranked second nationally with a 64% increase. 60% of people who died by suicide did not receive treatment at the time of their death. Gap analysis showed 1) lack of expertise to explore suicide risk in health care or community settings where persons at risk presented; 2) lack of swift access to specialist care addressing suicidality; 3) lack of oversight of the care process and 4) lack of follow up. Objectives We developed a regional suicide prevention systems intervention with chain partners... Mehr ...