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  • Public Health
  • Psychiatry
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Suicide is a leading cause of preventable death globally.
  • Accurate national data on suicidal behavior is essential for effective public policy.
  • This study addresses the critical need for data on suicide attempts in Spain.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence of suicide attempts and associated risk factors in Spain.
  • To analyze the efficacy of secondary prevention programs in reducing suicide re-attempts compared to treatment as usual (TAU).
  • To evaluate three specific interventions for suicide prevention.

Main Methods:

  • A multisite, coordinated cohort study involving 2000 individuals (age >=12) with suicidal behavior.
  • Nested randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to assess interventions: Telephone-based Management, iFightDepression-Survive, and Self Awareness of Mental Health.
  • Data collection includes clinician-reported outcomes and participant-reported outcomes (PROs) at baseline and 12 months, with remote PRO collection every three months.

Main Results:

  • The study will yield data on suicide attempt incidence in Spain.
  • Evidence will be generated on the effectiveness of three distinct secondary prevention interventions.

Conclusions:

  • The research will provide evidence for potentially effective interventions for individuals at high risk of suicide.
  • Findings aim to enhance the treatment and care provided to individuals who have attempted suicide.