Scottish Government

choose life:
A National Strategy and Action Plan to Prevent Suicide in Scotland

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Contents

Ministerial Foreword
Executive Summary
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 The Facts
1.2 Preventing Suicide
1.3 A Collective Approach
2. STRATEGY
2.1 Guiding Principles
2.2 Objectives for Action
2.3 Priority Groups
3. ACTION PLAN
3.1 Introduction
3.2 The Seven Objectives
4. RESOURCES
5. OUTCOMES
APPENDICES
Appendix 1: Facts and Figures
Appendix 2: Causes and Risks of Suicidal Behaviour
Appendix 3: Linked Scottish Executive Policies
Appendix 4: The Development of the National Strategy and Action Plan
Appendix 5: The National Programme to Improve the Mental Health and Well-Being of Scotland's Population
Appendix 6: Public Mental Health Resource Service: Web-Based Information
Appendix 7: Focus on Priority Groups