Policy brief: The need for a regional action plan for suicide prevention in Wallonia

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Policy brief: La nécessité d'un plan d'action régional pour la prévention du suicide en Wallonie [2]

DOI : https://www.sciensano.be/sites/default/files/policy_brief_en_belhealth_final.pdf [3]

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Hans Jonker [4]

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Abstract:

Suicide is a critical societal and public health concern, with far-reaching impacts on individuals and their loved ones, and society as a whole. Evidence from cross-sectional data of the Belgian Health and Well-being Cohort (BELHEALTH) shows 13% of people living in Wallonia reported having had suicide ideations in 2023. This requires urgent attention and the creation of a regional action plan for suicide prevention in Wallonia, focussing on evidence-based universal, selective and indicated suicide prevention.

Associated health topics:

Mental health [9]