Citation

Goldney RD. Arch. Suicide Res. 1998; 4(4): 329-339.

Affiliation

The University of Adelaide, The Adelaide Clinic, Gilberton, SA 5081, Australia.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1998, International Academy of Suicide Research, Publisher Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/13811119808258307

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Because of a dearth of randomised controlled trials demonstrating the efficacy of suicide prevention programs, some commentators have been pessimistic about our ability to influence suicidal behavior. However, such research methodology is probably not achievable because of the low base rate of suicide. Nevertheless, an examination of interventions using alternative research methodologies provides persuasive evidence of the effectiveness of a number of different management approaches. Far from being pessimistic about research into suicide prevention, the present review suggests that by introducing a number of these interventions we can be optimistic that the unacceptable rate of suicide world wide can be reduced.