A comparison of multi-component systems approaches to suicide prevention

Abstract

Objective: To describe the new Australian approach to suicide prevention, LifeSpan, and compare it to other multi-component intervention models. Method: The components, implementation strategies and effectiveness of three multi-component intervention models are described and compared in a narrative review. Results: The LifeSpan, European Alliance Against Depression (EAAD), and Zero Suicide models emphasise the provision of evidence-based interventions and continuity of care. Only LifeSpan and EAAD include community-based interventions at the population level, and LifeSpan is the only model to include school-based interventions. Zero Suicide focuses on healthcare settings. Implementation of L..