choose life : A National Strategy and Action Plan to Prevent Suicide in Scotland

DescriptionThe National Suicide Prevention Action Plan, which forms the policy developed alongside the National Programme for the Improvement of Mental Health and Well-Being in Scotland.
ISBN0755906020
Official Print Publication DateDecember 2002
Website Publication DateDecember 02, 2002

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Contents

Ministerial Foreword
Executive Summary
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 The Facts
1.2 Preventing Suicide
1.3 A Collective Approach
2. STRATEGY
2.1 Guiding Principles
2.2 Objectives for Action
2.3 Priority Groups
3. ACTION PLAN
3.1 Introduction
3.2 The Seven Objectives
4. RESOURCES
5. OUTCOMES
APPENDICES
Appendix 1: Facts and Figures
Appendix 2: Causes and Risks of Suicidal Behaviour
Appendix 3: Linked Scottish Executive Policies
Appendix 4: The Development of the National Strategy and Action Plan
Appendix 5: The National Programme to Improve the Mental Health and Well-Being of Scotland's Population
Appendix 6: Public Mental Health Resource Service: Web-Based Information
Appendix 7: Focus on Priority Groups