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1Serbsky National Medical Research Center of Psychiatry and Narcology, Moscow, Russia.
Zhurnal Nevrologii I Psikhiatrii Imeni S.S. Korsakova
|August 29, 2022
Summary
This review examines Russia's complex suicide and parasuicide situation, identifying high-risk groups for targeted interventions. It also outlines improvements for suicide prevention services and the field of suicidology.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Psychiatry
- Sociology
Background:
- Historical overview of the complex suicidal situation in Russia.
- Analysis of the socio-economic burden of suicides and parasuicides.
- Evaluation of the achievements and shortcomings of the Russian suicidal service.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify high-risk groups for prioritized therapeutic and preventive measures.
- To outline strategies for developing suicidology as an interdisciplinary field.
- To propose improvements for the structure and function of suicidal services.
Main Methods:
- Review of original data.
- Historical analysis.
- Identification of risk groups.
- Outlining of intervention strategies.
Main Results:
- Identification of specific features of the suicidal situation in Russia.
- Pinpointing of key challenges and successes in the domestic suicidal service.
- Definition of priority target groups for suicide prevention.
Conclusions:
- Development of suicidology requires an interdisciplinary approach.
- Enhancing suicidal services necessitates structural and functional improvements.
- Targeted, multilevel biopsychosocial interventions are crucial for effective suicide prevention and evaluation.
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