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Do suicide prevention centers prevent suicide?

D Lester1

  • 1Center for the Study of Suicide, Blackwood, New Jersey 08012.

Homeostasis in Health and Disease : International Journal Devoted to Integrative Brain Functions and Homeostatic Systems
|December 1, 1991
PubMed
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States with more suicide prevention centers in 1970 saw higher initial suicide rates but a slower increase over the following decade. This suggests suicide prevention centers positively impact community well-being.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Sociology
  • Mental Health Services Research

Background:

  • Suicide remains a significant public health concern globally.
  • The role of community-based interventions, such as suicide prevention centers, requires further investigation.
  • Understanding the long-term impact of early intervention strategies is crucial for effective public health policy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the relationship between the concentration of suicide prevention centers in 1970 and subsequent changes in suicide rates.
  • To assess the potential long-term impact of suicide prevention centers on community suicide trends.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of state-level suicide rates and the density of suicide prevention centers in 1970.
  • Comparative analysis of suicide rate changes between 1970 and 1980 across states with varying concentrations of prevention centers.

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Main Results:

  • States with a higher density of suicide prevention centers in 1970 exhibited higher suicide rates in that year.
  • However, these same states experienced a comparatively smaller increase in suicide rates over the subsequent decade (1970-1980).

Conclusions:

  • The findings suggest that the presence of suicide prevention centers may have a mitigating effect on the escalation of suicide rates over time.
  • Suicide prevention centers appear to offer a beneficial impact on community mental health outcomes, potentially buffering against future increases in suicide.
  • Further research is warranted to explore the mechanisms through which these centers exert their influence.