Lifelong Learning: Improving Suicide Prevention Through Evidence- Based Strategies: A Systematic Review-View Article

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A systematic review identified evidence-based strategies for preventing suicide, including training primary care physicians, educating about depression, and conducting active outreach. Antidepressants, ketamine, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy can also be effective. Means restriction, such as limiting access to firearms, is important. The document emphasizes the need for education, therapeutic interventions, technology, continuity of care, and means restriction in suicide prevention.

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systematic review

evidence-based strategies

preventing suicide

primary care physicians

depression education

active outreach

antidepressants

ketamine

cognitive-behavioral therapy

means restriction