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Wednesday, October 13, 2010

NSW Suicide Prevention Strategy

The NSW Department of Health has released The NSW Suicide Prevention Strategy 2010-2015, setting out its direction and intended outcomes for suicide prevention over the next five years.

The six priority areas identified in the strategy were:
1. Improving the evidence base and understanding of suicide prevention
2. Building individual resilience and the capacity for self help
3. Improving community strength, resilience and capacity in suicide prevention
4. Taking a coordinated approach to suicide prevention
5. Providing targeted suicide prevention activities
6. Implementing standards and quality in suicide prevention

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