Scoping review on socioemotional skills in the prevention of suicidal behavior among adolescents.

Promoting socioemotional skills has been highlighted among the evidence to prevent suicidal behavior in childhood and adolescence. This review aimed to map and analyze national and international scientific papers on initiatives and programs for the prevention of suicidal behavior in adolescence based on the theoretical framework of socioemotional skills. It is a scoping review using the methodology proposed by the Joanna Briggs Institute. Eleven academic bibliographic databases were analyzed, and searches were conducted on institutional websites related to suicide prevention and Google. Papers in Portuguese, Spanish, French, and English from 2010 to July 2022 were included in the review, which consisted of 97 studies, analyzed through data matrix and thematic grouping. The results show that most are international and focused on suicide, not on self-harm alone. In general, they have an informational and instructional bias for professionals, institutions, and governments, proposed laws, programs and action plans, studies on the role of socioemotional skills and intervention research. Few strategies have been clearly tested and validated. The key elements are the ability to perceive, recognize, understand, express, and regulate one's own emotions, get motivated, and build empathy in relationships. Schools are key players in this process and the health system should act as a collaborative network. National and local prevention plans are required, emphasizing the role of schools, the health sector, and intersectoral coordination to promote health and quality of life.

Associations between a Brazilian suicide awareness campaign and suicide trends from 2000 to 2019: Joinpoint and regression discontinuity analysis.

BACKGROUND: Suicide is a global health concern whose rates are soaring in many low-and-middle-income countries. Public awareness campaigns have been implemented in Brazil; however, their impact is uncertain. METHODS: This was an ecological study using population data from DATA-SUS, a Brazilian official notification system, selecting only deaths that were voluntarily self-inflicted (CID-10 × 60-X84). We analyzed all available data from 2000 to 2019 to assess trends before and after the national Yellow September (YS) campaign started in 2015. Differences in trends were assessed by Joinpoint Analysis (JA) and Regression Discontinuity Analysis (RDD), unadjusted and adjusted for economic factors. RESULTS: Overall, there was a progressive increase in the rate of relative (per 100,000 inhabitants) number of suicides over time between 2000 and 2019 (57 % increase). The JA detected a change in the slope of the curve representing an acceleration in suicides starting in the year 2015. Adjusted RDD revealed the year that Yellow September started significantly change the slope of the association between time and rates of suicide (pinteraction < 0.01), and marginal analysis detected the coefficient increased from 0.07 (95%CI 0.04-0.10) to 0.27 (95%CI -0.07-0.60) suicides/year per 100,000 inhabitants. LIMITATIONS: The ecological nature of the manuscript compromises causational implications. CONCLUSIONS: We found an increase in suicidal trends in Brazil, against the global trend that coincides with the beginning of a large national awareness campaign. Although we cannot attribute causality, our results reinforce the need of further studies to better understand the role of awareness campaigns in suicide reduction interventions, including potential unintended effects.

Identifying suicidal risk factors in the French Overseas Territories with multimethod psychological autopsy (AUTOPSOM): a mixed-methods study protocol.

INTRODUCTION: Understanding suicide in more isolated territories is a challenge because of the entanglement of cultural identity with historical, geographical and sociocultural specificities. This knowledge is a necessary precondition for the implementation of targeted prevention strategies in regions such as the French overseas territories (FOT), where data concerning suicidal risk factors is still incomplete. We aim to untangle sociocultural and clinical suicide risk factors by integrating a novel anthropological and psycholinguistic approach into the psychological autopsy method. This article describes the protocol of the clinical study 'Contribution of Psychological Autopsy to the Understanding of Suicidal Behaviours in Overseas France' (AUTOPSOM study), designed to identify common or new specific suicide risk factors in four FOT. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: A multicentre epidemiological study will be carried out in four FOTs (French Polynesia, Martinique, La Reunion and French Guiana) and at a comparison site in mainland France (La Somme). The methodology will be based on a mixed-methods (quantitative and qualitative) approach using a psychological autopsy to collect clinical data and life events in the deceased's life. We implemented an exploratory multimethod strategy that combines a succession of epidemiological, anthropological, psycholinguistic and psychological methods with a semiautomated analysis of the discourse of relatives bereaved by suicide. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: The study protocol (first version) was approved by the French Ethics Committee (CPP OUEST II, approval #22.04267.000122) and the Ethics Committee of French Polynesia (JOPF of 5 April 2022; CEPF opinion n°91 of 29 March 2022). The overall results and the perspectives established at the end of the study will be communicated to the bereaved relatives according to their will and serve for local suicide prevention purposes. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: NCT05773898.

Suicide prevention in a virtual environment: a roadmap for simulation-based education.

OBJECTIVE: to build and validate a simulation-based education roadmap on suicide prevention in the virtual environment. METHOD: methodological research subdivided into a development and validation stage. The roadmap was built using a previously drafted template based on international guidelines on good clinical simulation practices and scientific literature on suicide prevention in the virtual environment. For validation, the roadmap was validated by experts through self-application of an assessment form with answers based on "adequate, fair, and inadequate", with a field for suggestions. Descriptive statistics and the Content Validity Index (CVI≥0.8) were used. RESULTS: nine experts took part in the study, the majority of whom were nurses (66.7%), female (55.6%), with an average age of 42.22 years. All the items in the roadmap met the acceptance criteria (CVI≥0.8). CONCLUSION: this study provides a useful roadmap for teaching suicide prevention in the virtual environment. BACKGROUND: (1) Innovative study on suicide prevention, simulated teaching, and the virtual environment. (2) Script validated by experts and available in full for simulated teaching. (3) Introduction of a prototype of a fictional virtual social network for simulated practice. (4) Results indicated the appropriateness of the construction, with good agreement in the analyses. (5) The script enhances professional training and development in the mental health context.

Construyendo salud mental / Building mental health

Construyendo Salud Mental amplía y refuerza las estrategias contenidas en el Plan Nacional de Salud Mental 2017-2025, el Modelo de Gestión de la Red Temática de Salud Mental en la Red General de Salud, y la Estrategia Nacional de Salud. Siguiendo la "Política para mejorar la salud mental", aprobada en la 30° Conferencia Sanitaria Panamericana realizada en Washington DC en septiembre de 2022 para la Región de las Américas, en el documento correspondiente y el informe en construcción de la Comisión de Alto Nivel en Salud Mental y COVID-19 de la Organización Panamericana de la Salud (OPS).

Subcutaneous ketamine reduces suicide risk and improves functioning in depression: A proof-of-concept study.

This investigation explores the efficacy of subcutaneous ketamine for mitigating depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation, addressing a crucial need for rapid-onset treatments in severe depression cases. It introduces an innovative approach to administering an NMDA receptor antagonist, significantly advancing psychopharmacological methods for treating suicidal behaviors as distinct entities, even within depressive episodes. The study's objective is to assess the impact of subcutaneous ketamine on diminishing suicidal thoughts and mood symptoms during depressive episodes through a naturalistic, prospective observational design. Conducted at Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Brazil, between 2021 and 2023, the study involved 26 patients undergoing a current depressive episode. Of these, 23 completed the acute phase of treatment, and 18 were followed up for 6 months. The treatment regimen commenced with a ketamine dose of 0.5 mg/kg, which was adjusted according to individual responses under psychiatric supervision. The findings revealed substantial decreases in Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale scores following multiple ketamine sessions, with most patients achieving remission after approximately eight sessions. A notable reduction in depressive symptoms was also observed. A clear dose-response relationship was established, indicating that higher doses of ketamine were associated with more significant improvements in depressive symptoms, suicidal ideation, and overall functionality. Follow-up assessments suggested that these improvements were sustained over time. The subcutaneous administration of ketamine was generally well-tolerated, with minor and short-lived side effects. The study posits that subcutaneous ketamine may present a promising solution for treating severe depression accompanied by suicidal tendencies, particularly considering its positive influence on patient functionality and well-being. This method could offer a cost-effective and accessible treatment alternative, especially relevant in settings with limited resources. Given its potential in reducing long-term disability and economic viability, the study advocates for its broader application and further validation through larger, controlled trials. Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05249309.

Critical appraisal of the Colombian clinical practice guide for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of suicidal ideation and/or behaviour (adoption).

INTRODUCTION: Suicide is a complex, global public health problem. The Colombian clinical practice guideline provides relevant input for its prevention, diagnosis and treatment. The objective was to evaluate the methodological quality, credibility and applicability of the Colombian clinical practice guideline for suicidal behaviour. METHODS: An academic group of 12 evaluators was established to assess the guide and its recommendations in a standardised way, using the AGREE-II and AGREE-REX instruments. The evaluations were given in the range of 0.0-1.0 with 0.7 as a cut-off point for appropriate quality. RESULTS: The global assessment of the AGREE-II was greater than 0.7 in the dimensions: "scope and objective" (0.86), "clarity of presentation" (0.89), "applicability" (0.73) and "editorial independence" (0.89). The lowest scores were for "participation of those involved" (0.67) and "rigour in preparation" (0.69). With the AGREE-REX, the results in all dimensions were below 0.70, which indicates lower quality and suitability for use. CONCLUSIONS: The adoption process of the Colombian guideline for suicidal behaviour was a rigorous methodological process, while the practice recommendations were valued as of low applicability due to low support in local evidence. It is necessary to strengthen the generation and synthesis of evidence at the national level to give greater support and applicability to the practice recommendations.

The State of Open Science Practices in Psychometric Studies of Suicide: A Systematic Review.

The adoption of open science practices (OSPs) is crucial for promoting transparency and robustness in research. We conducted a systematic review to assess the frequency and trends of OSPs in psychometric studies focusing on measures of suicidal thoughts and behavior. We analyzed publications from two international databases, examining the use of OSPs such as open access publication, preregistration, provision of open materials, and data sharing. Our findings indicate a lack of adherence to OSPs in psychometric studies of suicide. The majority of manuscripts were published under restricted access, and preregistrations were not utilized. The provision of open materials and data was rare, with limited access to instruments and analysis scripts. Open access versions (preprints/postprints) were scarce. The low adoption of OSPs in psychometric studies of suicide calls for urgent action. Embracing a culture of open science will enhance transparency, reproducibility, and the impact of research in suicide prevention efforts.

Evaluación de BIZI, nuevo programa en línea en español para prevenir el suicidio desde la comunidad / Evaluation of BIZI, a new Spanish-language online program for community- based suicide prevention / Avaliação do BIZI, um novo programa on-line em espanhol para prevenção de suicídio com base na comunidade

[RESUMEN]. Objetivo. Evaluar el Programa BIZI, un programa de formación de guardianes o gatekeepers (GTK, por su sigla en inglés) en español y con un formato novedoso en línea, autocompletado, breve y de acceso libre desarrollado como parte de la estrategia de prevención de suicidio en Euskadi (España) para mejorar la pre- vención del suicidio desde entornos comunitarios. Métodos. Un grupo multicomponente de expertos creó el programa y probó su usabilidad en una fase pre- liminar. Para la evaluación se utilizó un diseño de grupo único y medidas repetidas (antes, posinmediato y a los tres meses). Se evaluó su impacto en las competencias GTK básicas con cuestionarios en línea, así como la adherencia a los contenidos y satisfacción. Se incluyeron en el estudio agentes comunitarios (educadores y trabajadores sociales, ente otros) que respondieron a una invitación enviada por los coordinadores comar- cales de salud pública. Resultados. En total, 728 personas accedieron a la formación, y 86% la finalizó. Completaron la evaluación 569 personas (81,2% eran mujeres, la edad media fue de 41,4 años). Las competencias GTK básicas de actitud, autoeficacia y conocimiento mejoraron de manera significativa, y la mejora se mantuvo ≥ 3 meses en una submuestra (P = 0,0001). Conclusiones. Los resultados son prometedores y sugieren la utilidad de BIZI para mejorar la capacidad y la disposición de agentes comunitarios para identificar a personas en riesgo y derivarlos a recursos especializa- dos. Su formato novedoso le confiere ventajas importantes respecto de otros formatos GTK más habituales, y facilita su difusión en entornos de escasos recursos. Es el primer programa de este tipo cuya eficacia ha sido demostrada y también el primero disponible en español.

[ABSTRACT]. Objective. To evaluate the BIZI program, a Spanish-language gatekeeper training program with a novel online self-learning format that is brief and open-access. It was developed as part of the suicide prevention strategy in Euskadi (Spain) to improve community-based suicide prevention. Methods. A group of experts from different fields created the program and tested its usability in a preliminary phase. A single-group design was used for the evaluation, with repeated measurements (before, immediately after, and after three months). Online questionnaires were used to evaluate the program’s impact on core competencies for gatekeepers, as well as adherence to content and user satisfaction. Community agents (educators and social workers, among others) who responded to an invitation sent by regional public health coordinators were included in the study. Results. In total, 728 people accessed the training, and 86% completed it; 569 people completed the assess- ment (81.2% women, mean age 41.4 years). The core gatekeeper competencies of attitude, self-efficacy, and knowledge improved significantly, and improvement was sustained ≥3 months in a subsample (P = 0.0001). Conclusions. The results are promising and suggest that BIZI is useful in improving the capacity and will- ingness of community agents to identify people at risk and refer them to specialized resources. Its novel format gives it important advantages over other more common gatekeeper training programs, facilitating its dissemination in low-resource environments. It is the first program of its kind whose effectiveness has been demonstrated and also the first available in Spanish.

[RESUMO]. Objetivo. Avaliar o Programa BIZI, um programa de capacitação de gatekeepers em espanhol com um formato inovador on-line autoinstrucional, breve e de livre acesso, desenvolvido como parte da estratégia de prevenção de suicídio em Euskadi (Espanha) para melhorar a prevenção de suicídio em ambientes comunitários. Métodos. O programa foi desenvolvido por um grupo multidisciplinar de especialistas, e sua usabilidade testada em uma fase preliminar. Para a avaliação, foi utilizado um delineamento de grupo único e medidas repetidas (antes, imediatamente após e aos três meses). Foram utilizados questionários on-line para avaliar o impacto sobre as competências básicas do gatekeeper, a adesão ao conteúdo e a satisfação. Fizeram parte do estudo os agentes comunitários (educadores e assistentes sociais, entre outros) que responderam a um convite enviado pelos coordenadores de saúde pública da comarca. Resultados. O programa de capacitação foi acessado por 728 pessoas e concluído por 86% delas. Um total de 569 pessoas concluiu a avaliação (81,2% do sexo feminino, idade média de 41,4 anos). As competências básicas do gatekeeper relativas a atitude, autoeficácia e conhecimento melhoraram significativamente, e essa melhoria se manteve em uma subamostra por um período de 3 meses ou mais (P = 0,0001). Conclusões. Os resultados são promissores e indicam a utilidade do BIZI para melhorar a capacidade e a disposição dos agentes comunitários para identificar pessoas em situação de risco e encaminhá-las para recursos especializados. Seu formato inovador confere vantagens importantes em relação a outros pro- gramas de gatekeeper mais comuns e facilita sua disseminação em ambientes com poucos recursos. Esse é o primeiro programa desse tipo com eficácia comprovada, além de ser o primeiro disponível em espanhol.

Terapia cognitiva para la prevención del suicidio en militares veteranos / Cognitive therapy for the prevention of suicide in military veterans

Introducción: El suicidio es la principal causa de muerte entre el personal militar veterano activo. Pese a ello, hay pocas terapias que acometan las tendencias suicidas, y el desarrollo de nuevos tratamientos es limitado. En los últimos años se ha propuesto el uso de la terapia cognitiva. Objetivo: Analizar la eficacia de la terapia cognitiva en la prevención del suicidio en militares veteranos. Desarrollo: Se realizó una revisión según la normativa PRISMA. Se consultaron las bases de datos de PubMed, Cinahl, PsycINFO, SPORTDiscus, Academic Search Complete, Lilacs, IBECS, CENTRAL, SciELO, y WOS. Se utilizó la herramienta Cochrane para valorar el riesgo de sesgo y la calidad de la evidencia se evaluó con GRADE. La terapia cognitiva es eficaz para prevenir el suicidio entre los militares veteranos. El número total de participantes en la revisión fue de 668 individuos. El número de sesiones totales osciló entre 6 y 10 y el seguimiento del programa varió entre 3 y 24 meses Conclusiones: La terapia cognitiva previene los intentos de suicidio entre los militares veteranos con ideas suicidas o un intento de suicidio reciente. También mejora la calidad de vida de los militares y sus familias, así como el patrón del sueño. Reduce la depresión, la desesperanza, el estrés postraumático, la gravedad de los síntomas, el número de suicidios y las hospitalizaciones psiquiátricas(AU)

Introduction: Suicide is the leading cause of death among active veteran military personnel. Despite this, there are few therapies that address suicidality, and the development of new treatments is limited. In recent years, the use of cognitive therapy has been proposed. Objective: Analyze the efficacy of cognitive therapy in preventing suicide in military veterans. Development: A review was carried out following the PRISMA regulations. The PubMed, Cinahl, PsycINFO, SPORTDiscus, Academic Search Complete, Lilacs, IBECS, CENTRAL, SciELO, and WOS databases were consulted. The Cochrane tool was used to assess the risk of bias and the quality of the evidence was assessed with GRADE. Cognitive therapy is effective in preventing suicide among military veterans. The total number of participants in the review was 668 individuals. The total number of sessions ranged from 6 to 10 and the follow-up of the program varied from 3 to 24 months. Conclusions: Cognitive therapy prevents suicide attempts among military veterans with suicidal ideation or a recent suicide attempt. It also improves the quality of life of service members and their families, as well as their sleep pattern. It reduces depression, hopelessness, post-traumatic stress, symptom severity, the number of suicides and psychiatric hospitalizations(AU)

Analyzing 14-years of suicide rates in Chile: Impact of alcohol policy, domestic violence, and a suicide prevention program.

Suicide is a major public health problem worldwide with far-reaching effects on families, communities, and societies. Influencing factors range from macro-level interventions like alcohol control policies and suicide prevention programs to individual contributors such as alcohol abuse and domestic violence. This study aimed to examine the relationship between Chile's suicide rate changes from 2002 to 2015 and the Alcohol Act of 2004, a national suicide prevention program implemented in 2007, alcohol abuse, and domestic violence. Assembling a unique longitudinal dataset from Chilean public institutions, the study employed an instrumental variable time-series cross-regional design. Results indicated that the Alcohol Act was not associated with suicide rates, domestic violence exhibited a significant association with increased suicide rates, and the national suicide prevention program was linked to reductions in suicide rates, especially among males. These findings align with research from neighbouring countries, showcasing the efficacy of suicide prevention programs in decreasing suicide rates in Chile. Results highlight the importance of integrating protocols to early-detect domestic violence in suicide prevention programs, as well as the need to further improving alcohol control policies to complement suicide prevention programs.

Expectativas e planejamento da alta em saúde mental: perspectiva dos pacientes / Expectations and planning for mental health discharge: patients' perspective / Expectativas y planificación del alta en salud mental: perspectiva de los pacientes

Este estudo tem o objetivo de conhecer e compreender a experiência da internação psiquiátrica parcial em Hospital-Dia sob a perspectiva de pacientes em momento que antecedeu a alta, com foco nas expectativas e no planejamento sobre esse evento. Participaram do estudo oito pessoas internadas em um Hospital-Dia que tinham a alta programada. Cada participante respondeu individualmente a uma entrevista aberta. Os dados foram analisados pelo método de Análise de Conteúdo Temática. Os participantes expressaram sentimentos ambíguos despertados pela proximidade da alta, como a insegurança de perder o apoio do serviço e a satisfação pelo fim do tratamento hospitalar. Observou-se a valorização de práticas e posturas que consideraram o paciente enquanto pessoa situada em uma história, abarcando relações afetivas, expectativas, frustrações e planos futuros. Conhecer como os pacientes vivenciam a alta contribui para que tal evento seja considerado um processo imbricado em uma experiência histórica e social, sinalizando a relevância do cuidado ampliado, longitudinal e integral.(AU)

This study aimed to know and understand patients' perspectives of their experiences of partial psychiatric hospitalization in a daycare hospital preceding discharge and focused on expectations and on planning about this event. In total, eight people hospitalized in a daycare hospital who were scheduled to be discharged participated in this study. Each participant answered an open interview. The data were analyzed by thematic content analysis. Participants expressed ambiguous feelings by the proximity of their discharge, such as insecurity of losing service support and satisfaction with the end of the hospital treatment. Patients appreciated the practices and postures that considered them a person situated in a story, encompassing affective relationships, expectations, frustrations, and future plans. Understanding how patients experience discharge contributes to considering this event as a process intertwined in a historical and social experience, signaling the relevance of extended, longitudinal, and comprehensive care.(AU)

Este estudio tiene como objetivo conocer y comprender la experiencia de la internación psiquiátrica parcial en Hospital de Día desde la perspectiva de los pacientes al momento en que antecedió el alta, con enfoque en las expectativas y en la planificación sobre este evento. Participaron en el estudio ocho personas internadas en un Hospital de Día que iban a recibir el alta. Cada participante respondió individualmente a una entrevista abierta. Se utilizó el método de análisis de contenido temático. Los participantes expresaron sentimientos ambiguos despertados por la proximidad del alta, como la inseguridad de perder el apoyo del servicio y la satisfacción por el fin del tratamiento hospitalario. Se observó la valorización de prácticas y posturas que comprenden al paciente como persona con una historia, que abarca relaciones afectivas, expectativas, frustraciones y planes futuros. Conocer cómo los pacientes perciben el alta permite ubicar el evento en un proceso que involucra una experiencia histórica y social, señalando la relevancia del cuidado ampliado, longitudinal e integral.(AU)

Psychometric properties of an Arabic translation of the short entrapment scale in a non-clinical sample of young adults

Background Entrapment is the feeling of wanting to leave an unbearable situation but believing that there are no options to do so. An Arabic entrapment Scale will assist healthcare professionals in the region in the prevention of suicide as the tool is tailored to the specific sociocultural context, which would enhance entrapment detection. Objective In the current study, we aim to evaluate the psychometric properties of a translated Arabic version of the Entrapment Scale Short Form (E-SF). Methods Three hundred eighty-nine Lebanese citizens were enrolled in this cross-sectional study. Results The mean age of participants was 23.03 years (SD = 2.93), 69.4% being women. To examine the factor structure of the entrapment scale, we used an exploratory-to-confirmatory factor analysis (EFA-to-CFA) strategy. EFA and CFA results indicated that the fit of the unidimensional model of the Arabic Entrapment Scale (A-ES) was generally acceptable. Composite reliability of scores was adequate in the total sample (ω = .87). All indices suggested that configural, metric, and scalar invariance was supported across genders. Entrapment was positively and significantly correlated with suicidal ideation, alcohol use disorder, psychological distress, and orthorexia nervosa, suggesting convergent and divergent validity. Conclusion The A-ES was found to be a valid and reliable tool to assess the degree of entrapment in Lebanese young adults. The A-ES will assist healthcare professionals in the region in the prevention of suicide as the tool is tailored to the specific sociocultural context, which would enhance entrapment detection. (AU)

Suicide news on Peruvian television channels: evaluation of compliance with WHO's reporting recommendations. / Noticias de suicidio en canales de televisión peruanos: evaluación del cumplimiento de las recomendaciones de la OMS para su notificación.

OBJECTIVE.: To determine if suicide news reports broadcasted by Peruvian television channels comply with the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations for reporting suicide news. MATERIALS AND METHODS.: Quantitative and descriptive study. The unit of analysis was the suicide news broadcasted by eight Peruvian television channels during the years 2020 and 2021. News were classified into three categories: news about suicide, attempted suicide and suicide prevention. We used an evaluation instrument composed of WHO recommendations. RESULTS.: A total of 126 news reports were analyzed; but none of these complied fully with the WHO recommendations. The news reports on suicide or attempted suicide complied with 4 of 13 recommendations. Most reports complied with avoiding to publish suicide notes (97.4%); on the other hand, educating about suicide and its prevention, and not disseminating myths was the recommendation least complied with (0.9%). Suicide prevention news reports complied with 5 of 7 recommendations. CONCLUSIONS.: Suicide news reports on Peruvian television in 2020 and 2021 showed low compliance with WHO recommendations. Communication professionals have a fundamental role in suicide prevention, limiting sensitive information and disseminating helpful information. It is essential for communicators to be aware of these recommendations and for the journalism team and mental health professionals to work together in the communication of news related to suicide.

OBJETIVO.: Determinar el cumplimiento a las recomendaciones de la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) de las noticias sobre suicidio emitidas por canales de la televisión peruana. MATERIALES Y MÉTODOS.: Estudio cuantitativo y descriptivo. La unidad de análisis fueron las noticias de suicidio emitidas por ocho canales de televisión peruana durante los años 2020 y 2021. Las noticias se clasificaron en tres categorías: noticias sobre suicidio, intento de suicidio y prevención del suicidio. Se utilizó un instrumento de evaluación compuesto por las recomendaciones de la OMS. RESULTADOS.: Se analizaron un total de 126 noticias. Ninguna de estas noticias cumplió en su totalidad con las recomendaciones de la OMS. Las noticias sobre suicidio o intento de suicidio cumplieron con 4 de 13 recomendaciones, siendo la recomendación más acatada la de evitar publicar notas suicidas (97,4%), mientras que la menos cumplida fue la de instruir a la población sobre el suicidio y su prevención, y no difundir mitos (0,9%). Las noticias de prevención de suicidio cumplieron 5 de 7 recomendaciones. CONCLUSIONES.: Las noticias sobre suicidio emitidas en la televisión peruana en los años 2020 y 2021 mostraron un bajo cumplimiento a las recomendaciones de la OMS. Los profesionales de la comunicación tienen un rol fundamental en la prevención del suicidio, limitando la información sensible y difundiendo información de ayuda. Es fundamental el conocimiento de estas recomendaciones por los comunicadores, y el trabajo conjunto entre el equipo periodístico y los profesionales de la salud mental en la comunicación de noticias relacionadas con el suicidio.

Prevención del suicidio: un recurso para profesionales de los medios de comunicación. Actualización del 2023

El suicidio es un importante problema de salud pública con consecuencias sociales, emocionales y económicas de largo alcance. Se estima que en la actualidad se producen más de 700 000 suicidios al año en todo el mundo, y cada suicidio afecta directamente a muchas más personas. Los profesionales de los medios han sido fundamentales para dar forma a las narrativas culturales que mejoran la salud de las poblaciones en todo el mundo. Las investigaciones actuales indican que la prevención del suicidio, si bien es factible, implica una serie de actividades que van desde la provisión de las mejores condiciones posibles para la crianza de nuestros niños y jóvenes, pasando por la evaluación precisa y oportuna de las condiciones de salud mental y su manejo eficaz, hasta la restricción de los medios de suicidio, y más. Aunque el suicidio se ha discutido a menudo como un problema relacionado con la salud mental y/o solo como un problema de base biomédica, el suicidio es complejo y multifacético y debe abordarse de forma apropiada. La difusión adecuada de información, la provisión de recursos y la sensibilización son elementos esenciales para el éxito de la prevención del suicidio. La información responsable sobre el suicidio también es un componente crítico en la prevención del suicidio. Es necesario tener en cuenta diversas cuestiones culturales, locales/regionales, relacionadas con la edad y el género en los esfuerzos destinados a prevenir el suicidio. Esta es la cuarta versión de Prevención del suicidio: un recurso para profesionales de los medios y es el producto de la colaboración continua entre la Organización Mundial de la Salud y la Asociación Internacional para la Prevención del Suicidio (IASP). Esta actualización representa un eslabón en una cadena larga y diversa que involucra a una amplia gama de personas y grupos, incluidos profesionales de la salud, profesionales de los medios, educadores, agencias sociales, gobiernos, legisladores, comunicadores sociales, encargados de hacer cumplir la ley, líderes religiosos, personas con experiencia directa acerca del suicidio, y las familias y comunidades comprometidas con la prevención del suicidio. VIVA LA VIDA de la OMS: una guía de implementación para la prevención del suicidio en los países demuestra aún más la importancia del papel de los medios de comunicación en la prevención del suicidio.

Prevención del suicidio: un recurso para profesionales de los medios de comunicación. Actualización del 2023 / Suicide Prevention: A Resource for Media Professionals. 2023 Update

La difusión adecuada de información, la provisión de recursos y la sensibilización son elementos esenciales para el éxito de la prevención del suicidio. La información responsable sobre el suicidio también es un componente crítico en la prevención del suicidio. Es necesario tener en cuenta diversas cuestiones culturales, locales/regionales, relacionadas con la edad y el género en los esfuerzos destinados a prevenir el suicidio. Esta es la cuarta versión de Prevención del suicidio: un recurso para profesionales de los medios y es el producto de la colaboración continua entre la Organización Mundial de la Salud y la Asociación Internacional para la Prevención del Suicidio (IASP). Esta actualización representa un eslabón en una cadena larga y diversa que involucra a una amplia gama de personas y grupos, incluidos profesionales de la salud, profesionales de los medios, educadores, agencias sociales, gobiernos, legisladores, comunicadores sociales, encargados de hacer cumplir la ley, líderes religiosos, personas con experiencia directa acerca del suicidio, y las familias y comunidades comprometidas con la prevención del suicidio. VIVA LA VIDA de la OMS: una guía de implementación para la prevención del suicidio en los países demuestra aún más la importancia del papel de los medios de comunicación en la prevención del suicidio

Mortalidade por suicídio no Brasil: análise temporal (2010-2021) e comparação com os primeiros dois anos da pandemia de COVID-19 / Suicide mortality in Brazil: temporal analysis (2010-2021) and comparison with the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic

Objetivo: Analisar casos de suicídio no Brasil de 2010 a 2021 e as características sociodemográficas deste fenômeno, incluindo os primeiros dois anos da pandemia de COVID-19, para avaliar a existência de relação dos aumentos de casos de suicídio no Brasil com esta doença. Métodos: Estudo ecológico de linhas temporais, com 140.339 casos analisados a partir das bases de dados do Sistema de Informações sobre Mortalidade (SIM). Taxas e regressões estatísticas foram aplicadas no software STATA®. Resultados: Observou-se maiores taxas de suicídio em homens, solteiros, e residentes nas regiões Sul e Centro-Oeste. A faixa etária de 10 a 19 anos teve crescimento de 1,7 casos x 100 mil habitantes/ano. A análise por região revelou variações significativas nas taxas, sugerindo influência de fatores contextuais. Embora a pandemia tenha gerado impactos na saúde mental, não foi possível estabelecer relação direta entre a COVID-19 e o aumento das taxas de suicídio. Conclusão: Esses resultados reforçam a necessidade de políticas públicas e intervenções preventivas, especialmente para grupos vulneráveis, como os jovens. Abordagem multifatorial é sugerida, considerando fatores socioeconômicos, acesso a serviços de saúde mental e redução do estigma associado com doenças mentais. Em suma, este estudo contribui para a compreensão das tendências temporais e características demográficas dos suicídios no Brasil, ressaltando a importância de investigações longitudinais adicionais para melhor compreensão desse fenômeno complexo. Espera-se que essas evidências fortaleçam as políticas de saúde mental e promovam estratégias mais eficazes de prevenção do suicídio.

Objective: To analyze suicide cases in Brazil from 2010 to 2021 and the sociodemographic characteristics of this phenomenon, including the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, to assess whether there was a relationship between the increase in suicide cases in Brazil and this illness. Methods: Ecological timeline study, with 140,339 cases analyzed from the Mortality Information System (SIM) databases. Rates and statistical regressions were performed using STATA® software. Results: Higher suicide rates in men, singles, and residents of the South and Midwest regions were observed. The age group of 10­19 years had an increase of 1.7 cases x 100 thousand inhabitants/year. Analysis by region revealed significant variations in rates, suggesting the influence of contextual factors. Although the pandemic affected mental health, it was not possible to establish a direct relationship between COVID-19 and increased suicide rates. Conclusion: These results reinforce the need for public policies and preventive interventions, especially for vulnerable groups such as young people. A multifactorial approach is suggested that considers socioeconomic factors, access to mental health services, and reduced stigma associated with mental illness. In short, this study contributes to understanding the temporal trends and demographic characteristics of suicides in Brazil, highlighting the importance of further longitudinal investigations to better understand this complex phenomenon. Hopefully, this evidence will strengthen mental health policies and promote more effective suicide prevention strategies.

Resumen de Evidencia para Política Implementación de estrategias de prevención del suicidio / Summary of Evidence for Policy Implementation of suicide prevention strategies

DEFINICIÓN DEL PROBLEMA: El suicidio es un fenómeno que ha estado presente en todo tipo de culturas a lo largo de la historia de la humanidad (1). Es definido por la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS), como el acto de quitarse la vida deliberadamente (2) y constituye un grave problema de salud pública mundial. Se estima que a nivel mundial mueren anualmente cerca de 700.000 personas por esta causa, lo que representó cerca del 1,3% de las muertes globales en 2019 (3). En ese sentido, muere más gente por suicidio que por malaria, VIH, cáncer de mama, guerra u homicidio (3). En relación con factores de riesgo, se observa que durante el periodo 2010-2019, la mortalidad por suicidio fue mayor en hombres que en mujeres, en una relación cercana 4 es a 1, mientras que el grupo etario que presenta la mayor cantidad de defunciones fue el ubicado entre los 25 a 29 años (4). Respecto al año 2023, un informe de epidemiología del MINSAL realizado a mayo del presente año, informa que se presentaron 677 defunciones por esta causa lo que significa un aumento de 1,2% respecto al mismo periodo del año pasado. Observándose una tasa cruda de 3,6 por 100.000 habitantes, significando una disminución de un 1,2% respecto al año anterior en el mismo periodo(6). IDENTIFICACIÓN Y SELECCIÓN DE OPCIONES DE S

Implementación de estrategias de prevención del suicidio: resumen de evidencia para política / Implementation of suicide prevention strategies: evidence brief for policy

ANTECEDENTES Y OBJETIVO En Chile, la tasa de mortalidad por suicidio observada para el año 2022 fue de 10,91 personas por cada 100.000 habitantes, un aumento de un 33% con respecto al año 2021, pero una disminución con respecto al periodo 2010-2019. A la par de estos datos el Departamento de Salud Mental de la División de Prevención y Control de Enfermedades solicitó el desarrollo de un Resumen de Evidencia para Políticas sobre suicidio, con el objetivo de implementar correctamente estrategias para evitar este tipo de muertes en Chile. METODOLOGÍA Se realizó una búsqueda en 3 bases de datos, con el objetivo de identificar revisiones sistemáticas del tema. Se utiliza la metodología de la certeza de evidencia GRADE. Se incluyen intervenciones farmacológicas o psicoterapia, relativas a suicidio asistido, enfocadas en gatekeeper o aquellas intervenciones enfocadas en capacitación de profesionales de la salud sobre suicidio, así como estudios que evaluaran efectividad de instrumentos de screening o de detección de riesgo suicida. Se excluyen documentos en contexto académico, que fueran estudios de prevalencias y/o factores de riesgo, poblaciones con autolesiones deliberadas, sin intención de suicidio, que no reportaran elementos de implementación de la medida específica para cada opción. RESULTADOS Se recuperaron 20 revisiones sistemáticas, de las cuales se establecieron 5 aspectos clave en la implementación de estrategias de prevención del suicidio -Sistema de vigilancia a la conducta suicida, como encuestas poblacionales y clasificación de llamadas a emergencias. -Cobertura mediática responsable como entrega de mensajes de esperanza, recuperación y búsqueda de ayuda, y entrega de pautas nacionales de comunicación periodística. -Sistema de ayuda en crisis, con estrategias de asistencia telefónica en y uso de plataformas digitales en estado de crisis. -Restricción de acceso a los medios letales, con leyes y regulaciones de restricción de acceso a medios letales, restricciones de los lugares con saltos mortales, métodos de disuasión en lugares de suicidios concurridos, y consejerías a personas que entregan acceso a medios letales. -Continuidad de cuidados, respecto a intervenciones breves con acciones de seguimiento, detención y acceso a atención de salud mental para la prevención del suicidio.

Implementation strategies and outcomes of school-based programs for adolescent suicide prevention: A scoping review protocol.

OBJECTIVE: This scoping review aims to identify and map the empirical literature on the implementation strategies and outcomes of school-based programs for adolescent suicide prevention (SBASP). INTRODUCTION: School-based programs are preferred interventions for preventing suicide in adolescents, and their effectiveness has been well-systematized in several reviews. Implementation research is a growing field for prevention programs, making it possible to understand the nature of success or failure outcomes and maximize intervention benefits. However, there is a knowledge gap in the implementation research applied to adolescent suicide prevention in the educational context. We conduct a scoping review to provide the first overview of the scope of implementation research applied to adolescent suicide prevention programs in the school setting to know what implementation strategies and outcomes are reported by these programs and how they are evaluated. METHODS: The proposed scoping review will be conducted following six stages, including the definition of objectives. Studies must be empirical and address implementation strategies or implementation outcomes of school-based programs for adolescent suicide prevention. Studies that focused exclusively on clinical efficacy or effectiveness evaluation will be excluded. A preliminary search of PubMed was conducted to refine the initial search strings, followed by a final search of several other electronic databases. Finally, a gray literature search will identify unpublished literature and reduce location bias. There will be no limits to a specific date. Two independent reviewers will screen, select, and extract the retrieved records. The results will be presented using tabular forms and a narrative summary with attention to the review objectives and research questions and their implications for research and practice of school-based programs for adolescent suicide prevention.