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Suicide Prevention in New Zealand

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What to do if you are concerned that someone may be suicidal

Suicide Prevention in New Zealand

www.moh.govt.nz/suicideprevention

What to do if you are concerned that someone may be suicidal

Latest news

18 Mar 2008 - Release of New Zealand Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2008-2012
The New Zealand Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2008-2012 outlines the actions required to implement the New Zealand Suicide Prevention Strategy 2006-2016.

22 November - Release of latest Suicide Facts: 2005-2006 data
This report, part of a series of monitoring reports released annually, presents and summarises the latest suicide and intentional self-harm hospitalisation data available.

10 Sept: Media Release - Suicide a global problem (www.beehive.govt.nz)
Working to prevent suicide in all parts of the community and among people of all ages is the focus of this year’s World Suicide Prevention Day.

Suicide and suicidal behaviour is a major social and health issue in New Zealand. Every suicide death results in a profound and lasting impact on friends, family, whānau, and often whole communities.

Although New Zealand has a high rate of suicide by international standards, it has been trending downwards over the past few years. This is encouraging and gives us some indication that the efforts we have made in the suicide prevention area have been useful. New Zealand now has a well developed programme of activities in a range of sectors across the country.

There are many factors that influence suicide prevention and therefore it requires comprehensive action, from promoting resiliency to crisis management and support. Suicide prevention involves government agencies, local government, community and iwi groups, service providers, schools, prisons, district health boards, and the media.

An all ages New Zealand Suicide Prevention Strategy 2006-2016 was launched by Hon Jim Anderton, Associate Minister of Health, on 29 June 2006. This Strategy provides a framework for reducing suicidal behaviour and builds on the good work achieved by the New Zealand Youth Suicide Prevention Strategy, which was published in 1998.

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