Development of mental health first-aid guidelines for suicide risk: a Delphi expert consensus study in Argentina and Chile.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Suicide continues to pose a significant global public health challenge and ranks as one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Given the prevalence of suicide risk in the community, there is a significant likelihood of encountering individuals who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts or plans, creating an opening for non-health professionals to offer support. This study aims to culturally adapt the original Australian Mental Health First Aid Guidelines for suicide risk to the Chilean and Argentine context.

Methods

A two-round Delphi expert consensus study was conducted involving two panels, one comprising individuals with personal experience in suicide thoughts/attempts or caregiving for those with such experiences (n = 18), and the other consisting of profess

SUBMITTER: Encina-Zuniga E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10712185 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature