TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1997//
TI  - The effectiveness of suicide prevention centers: A review
JO  - Suicide and life-threatening behavior
A1  - Lester, David
SP  - 304
EP  - 310
VL  - 27
IS  - 3
N2  - This article reviews 14 studies examining whether suicide prevention centers have a preventive effect on suicide rates. Seven studies were identified that provide some support for a preventive effect, one found an increase in the suicide rates, and six failed to find any significant effects (either preventive or facilitative). The studies' different methodologies are reviewed, and limitations on the authors' conclusions pointed out. The conclusion of this article is that the evidence provides support for a preventive effect from suicide prevention centers, albeit small and inconsistently found.
LA  - 
SN  - 0363-0234
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -