Suicide first aid guidelines for Sri Lanka: A Delphi consensus study

SA De Silva; E Colucci; J Mendis; CM Kelly; AF Jorm; H Minas

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Suicide first aid guidelines for Sri Lanka: A Delphi consensus study

SA De Silva, E Colucci, J Mendis, CM Kelly, AF Jorm, H Minas

International Journal of Mental Health Systems | BMC | Published : 2016

DOI: 10.1186/s13033-016-0085-3

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Abstract

Background: Sri Lanka has one of the highest suicide rates in the world. Gatekeeper programs aimed at specific target groups could be a promising suicide prevention strategy in the country. The aim of this study was to develop guidelines that help members of the public to provide first aid to persons in Sri Lanka who are at risk of suicide. Methods: The Delphi method was used to elicit consensus on potential helping statements to include in the guidelines. These statements describe information members of the public should have and actions they can take to help a person who is experiencing suicidal thoughts. An expert panel, comprised of mental health and suicide experts in Sri Lanka, rated e..

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This project received no external funding. It was supported by the Global and Cultural Mental Health Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne.