Policy paper

Suicide prevention strategy for England

This document sets out plans for reducing suicide rates and supporting people affected by suicide.

From:
Department of Health and Social Care
Published
10 September 2012

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This strategy was superseded on 11 September 2023 by the Suicide prevention strategy for England: 2023 to 2028.

Applies to England

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Details

This strategy has 3 objectives:

  • a reduction in the suicide rate in the general population in England
  • better support for those bereaved or affected by suicide

It also identifies 6 key areas of action:

  • reducing the risk of suicide in key high-risk groups
  • tailoring approaches to improve mental health in specific groups
  • reducing access to the means of suicide
  • providing better information and support to those bereaved or affected by suicide
  • supporting the media in delivering sensitive approaches to suicide and suicidal behaviour
  • supporting research, data collection and monitoring

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Published 10 September 2012

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