http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/files/pdfversion/cr158.pdf
Self-harm is poorly understood in society even among those who in their working lives as school teachers, pastors, social workers, housing officers, police, prison officers and even nurses and doctors encounter people who harm themselves. People who harm themselves are subject to stigma and hostility. Read More
http://www.samaritans.org/sites/default/files/kcfinder/files/Suicide%20S…
This document provides a description of the numbers and rates of suicide within the UK and the Republic of Ireland (ROI), using the data which is available from the official statistical bodies; it does not provide explanations for the trends in suicide rates within or between nations. Read More
http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/dcp171778_254113.pdf
This bulletin presents the latest suicide figures for the UK, England, Wales, and Regions in England. New figures are presented for 2010 with previously released figures for 2006 to 2009 for comparison purposes. The potential impact of the increasing use of narrative verdicts by coroners on suicide rates at regional level in England, and in Wales, is also presented. Read More
http://www.who.int/mental_health/prevention/suicide/suicideprevent/en/in…
http://www.who.int/mental_health/prevention/en/
Magnitude of the problem – Suicide is among the top 20 leading causes of death globally for all ages. Every year, nearly one million people die from suicide.
Risk factors – Mental illness, primarily depression and alcohol use disorders, abuse, violence, loss, cultural and social background, represent major risk factors for suicide. Read More
http://www.sprc.org/library_resources
The SPRC Library is a searchable collection of resource materials on suicide and suicide prevention. In addition to SPRC products, the library contains selected materials developed by other organizations and professionals. This collection is maintained by the Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC), and items are regularly added by professional librarians. Read More
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