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How to decrease suicide rates in both genders? An effectiveness study of a community-based intervention (EAAD).

András Székely1, Barna Konkolÿ Thege, Roland Mergl

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The European Alliance Against Depression (EAAD) intervention significantly reduced suicide rates in a Hungarian town. This community-based program proved effective for both men and women, offering a promising model for suicide prevention.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Mental Health Interventions

Background:

  • Hungary faces a high suicide rate compared to international averages.
  • The European Alliance Against Depression (EAAD) developed a four-level community-based intervention to improve depression care and prevent suicidal behavior.
  • The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of this EAAD program on suicide rates in a specific Hungarian region.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of a regional, community-based, four-level suicide prevention program on suicide rates.
  • To determine if the European Alliance Against Depression (EAAD) intervention leads to a measurable decrease in suicides.
  • To compare the effectiveness of the intervention in Szolnok against national and control region trends.

Main Methods:

  • The European Alliance Against Depression (EAAD) program was implemented in Szolnok, Hungary, a region with a high suicide rate.
  • Suicide rates in Szolnok were compared to national rates and rates in a control region (Szeged) before and after the intervention.
  • Effectiveness was assessed by analyzing changes in suicide rates during the intervention and follow-up periods.

Main Results:

  • Suicide rates in Szolnok significantly decreased during the program and follow-up year compared to the previous three-year average (p=0.0076).
  • The intervention led to a substantial reduction in suicide rates in Szolnok (from 30.1/100,000 in 2004 to 12.0/100,000 in 2007), a decrease significantly stronger than national or control region trends (p=0.017 and p=0.0015, respectively).
  • The reduction in suicide rates was observed in both men and women, with secondary outcomes showing increased hotline calls (200%) and psychiatric outpatient visits (76%).

Conclusions:

  • The European Alliance Against Depression (EAAD) intervention demonstrated effectiveness in reducing suicide rates.
  • Unlike many programs, this intervention appears beneficial for both male and female suicidal behavior.
  • Future research should focus on the sustainability of the program and the influence of mediating factors like social services, healthcare utilization, and community attitudes toward suicide.