Use of New Technologies in the Prevention of Suicide in Europe: An Exploratory Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

New technologies are an integral component of today's society and can complement existing suicide prevention programs. Here, we analyzed the use of new technologies in the prevention of suicide in 8 different European countries.

Objective

The aim of this paper was to assess the opinions of professionals in incorporating such resources into the design of a suicide prevention program for the region of Zamora in Spain. This investigation, encompassed within the European project entitled European Regions Enforcing Actions against Suicide (EUREGENAS), includes 11 regions from 8 different countries and attempts to advance the field of suicide prevention in Europe.

Methods

Using a specifically designed questionnaire, we assessed the opinions of 3 different groups

SUBMITTER: Munoz-Sanchez JL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5506332 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature