Some measures suggested by WHO to prevent Suicides are?
a) limiting access to the means of suicide;
b) reporting of suicide by media in a responsible way;
c) bringing in alcohol-related policies;
d) early identification, treatment and care of people at risk;
e) training health workers in assessing and managing for suicide;
f) care for people who attempted suicide and providing community support.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option 3: a, b, c, d, e, f
Suicides are preventable. There is a need for comprehensive multi-sectoral approach where the government, media and civil society all play important role as stakeholders. Some measures suggested by WHO include:
limiting access to the means of suicide;
reporting of suicide by media in a responsible way;
bringing in alcohol-related policies;
early identification, treatment and care of people at risk;
training health workers in assessing and managing for suicide;
care for people who attempted suicide and providing community support.