The role of paramedics in suicide prevention: examining links between sleep disturbance, suicidal thoughts, and suicide attempts within an acute setting

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Abstract

Suicide is a leading cause of preventable death worldwide, with more than 788,000 people taking their own lives each year (WHO, 2016). Those who die by suicide represent only the "tip of the iceberg" of those impacted by this phenomenon. An even higher proportion of the population report an attempt to take their own life, or thoughts about doing so. As a result, health professionals, researchers, and policy-makers emphasise the importance of mapping out the complex pathways driving suicidal thoughts and behaviours. A fundamental goal of research in this field is to identify risk factors that are amenable to intervention and that can offer hope to those in suicidal crises.
Original languageEnglish
TypeNational Elf Service
Media of outputBlog
Publication statusPublished - 25 Jun 2020

Keywords

  • preventable death
  • suicidal behaviour
  • sleep

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