Evaluation of a Community Suicide Prevention Project (Roots of Hope): Protocol for an Implementation Science Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Roots of Hope (RoH) is a multisite Canadian community-based suicide prevention initiative developed by the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC), which is based on evidence for intervention effectiveness and World Health Organization recommendations. Seven communities developed local activities in the following 5 pillars: specialized supports, training and networks, public awareness, means safety, and evaluation research.

Objective

We aim to use an implementation research approach to understand the RoH model for reducing suicidal behaviors and their impacts in communities, and the lessons learned for the equitable development and implementation of RoH in different contexts. Moreover, we want to understand how the program is implemented in relation to the conte

SUBMITTER: Mishara BL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10337351 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature