Author/Editor		McCarthy, Sean
Title		Protection against suicidal behaviour through suicide bereavement support, a regional initiative in south eastern Ireland
Type		članek
Source		In: Grad-Tekavčič O, editor. Suicide risk and protective factors in the new millennium. Ljubljana: Cankarjev dom,
Publication year		2001
Volume		str. 221-2
Language		eng
Abstract		The South Eastern Health Board provides a health service for the population of South East Ireland. It comprises of five counties with a total population of 391,517. Its mission is "to help the people we serve ma`mise their health and social well being, using the resources at our disposal as effectively and efficiently as we can". It hopes to achieve its objectives by working constructively with other relevant agencies, both statutory and voluntary in partnership. Because those persons that are bereaved through suicide are placed in a higher risk category for suicidal behaviour themselves, the need for bereavement support is essential. The South Eastern Health Board in partnership with the voluntary agencies working in the field of suicide "seek to create a reduction in the incidence of parasuicide and suicide". Between 1976 and 1998 the rate of suicide for males has risen from 9 per 100,000 to 21 per 100,000, while the female rate has remained almost static. Since 1990 the rate has risen steeply giving rise to the formation of Suicide Bereavement Support Groups, of which there are now six within the region within the region. These groups offer a range of services such as a twenty-four hour confidential phone service, assistance at inquests, befriending, listening, bereavement counselling, peer support and referral to and from the professional services where appropriate. All groups receive training, supervision and funding. They have their own regional committee and are represented on the Regional Steering Committee for Suicide Prevention Strategy.
Descriptors		SUICIDE BEREAVEMENT IRELAND