Centering decriminalization of suicide in low – and middle – income countries on effective suicide prevention strategies
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15517560 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Brenda Ochuku (0009-0004-5544-8758, Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute, corresponding author), Brenda K Ochuku, Natalie E Johnson (0000-0001-8379-1183, Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute), Tom L Osborn (0000-0002-9092-1035, Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute), Christine Wasanga (0000-0003-4222-9471, Kenyatta University), Christine M Wasanga, David M Ndetei (0000-0001-6891-4990, University of Nairobi) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Pages | 1034206-1034206 |
| Publication date | 2022-11-17 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Psychiatry (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1664-0640 • E-ISSN: 1664-0640 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.1034206 |
| PMID | 36465309 |
| OpenAlex | W4309607651 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 8 |
| References cited | 19 |
Globally, over 800,000 people die by suicide every year. For every one completed suicide, 20 more attempts have been made. As previous attempts are one of the strongest predictors of future suicide, help-seeking in moments of crisis, particularly after an attempt, may have important implications for suicide prevention. Unfortunately, the criminalization of suicide in several countries hinders help-seeking, increases the stigmatization of those who attempt suicide and obstructs the accurate tracking of suicides. Here, we highlight the negative effects of suicide criminalization and discuss evidence-based strategies for suicide prevention such as means restriction, improved mental health literacy and access to psychosocial support, and responsible media coverage of suicides
Criminalization · Criminology · Decriminalization · Medical emergency · Mental health · Poison control · Psychiatry · Psychosocial · Suicide methods · Suicide prevention · Suicide rates · Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum · Medicine · Mental Health Treatment and Access · Psychology · Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
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| Citations per year | 4 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Highly cited | No |