Immediate action
The Government's 10-year suicide prevention strategy includes more than 20 recommendations, the following of which will be implemented immediately:
establishment of a National Office for Suicide Prevention within HSE;
new services for treatment of self-harm in hospital A&Es;
development of bereavement support services;
a major national campaign to promote positive mental health.
Source: Reach Out: National Strategy for Action on Suicide Prevention
If you are concerned about suicide, experts recommend contacting your local GP or A&E unit of a general hospital. The voluntary sector, such as the Samaritans, also provides support: 1850 609090 (Rep of Ireland) and 08457 909090 (Nth Ireland)
