Strengthening the frontline: investing in primary care for effective suicide prevention

This report reviews the evidence about what GPs and their colleagues could do to help save lives among people with suicidal feelings. It identifies five areas for improvement including the provision of ongoing training for GPs; investment to enable longer appointments and continuity of care for patients; provision of emotional support for GPs; effective care pathways between services; and easy access to further support.
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news