How Can A Passing Stranger Intervene To Prevent A Suicide In A Public Place?
Every year, there are approximately 6,000 suicide deaths in the United Kingdom. Up to one-third of these occur in public places. Experts note that given the opportunity for a last-minute intervention, public suicides may be more easily preventable than those that take place at home, and passing strangers can, indeed, save a life in these situations. As such, preventing these deaths in public places is one of England’s primary mental health strategies.
Preventive guidelines for local authorities was published by Public …
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