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National Suicide Prevention Trial: Whyalla Community Consultation Report
Key recommendations The themes and priorities identified through the consultation process were used to form recommendations to improve suicide prevention within each community and the region as a whole. The interventions and/or programs recommended were in turn aligned with the LifeSpan
Encouraging safe and purposeful media reporting
Equipping primary care to identify and support people in distress
Building a community safety net that helps prevent suicide
Engaging the community and providing opportunities to be part of the change
Improving the competency and conďŹ dence of frontline workers to deal with suicidal crisis Training the community to recognise and respond to suicidality
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Promoting help-seeking, mental health and resilience in schools
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Improving safety and reducing access to means of suicide
Work forc e in for ma tio na nd de ve lo p Improving emergency and follow-up care for suicidal crisis Using evidence-based treatment for suicidality
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model and the nine evidence-based strategies. These strategies are based on the most up-to-date evidence drawn from large scale suicide prevention programs overseas that have shown positive results. The LifeSpan wheel and strategies are shown below.
