Suicide Attempters

Suicide attempters are people who have made an attempt to take their own life, and are often considered a vulnerable group in terms of suicide prevention. Suicide attempters carry a high risk of death by suicide, and therefore early identification and interventions are important. Suicide attempters can be identified through risk assessment, evaluation of mental health and risk factors and other preventive interventions. Once identified, individuals can be offered psychosocial interventions and psychiatric treatment, which can help to reduce the risk of future suicide attempts. Furthermore, suicide attempters have been found to be more likely to seek help from mental health professionals, and may benefit from early identification and treatment. By improving the understanding and identification of suicide attempters, mental health professionals can help to reduce the risk of suicide and improve the overall health and wellbeing of individuals.