GPs should not have to ask for flinch if someone wants to commit suicide, says director Jan Mokkenstorm of suicide prevention line 113Online. That is one of the spearheads of a new approach to prevent suicide.
The combined approach was developed in Germany and has been adopted by other countries. In addition, the number of suicides has dropped to 30 percent. "The blacksmith secret is to put simultaneously on all fronts," said Mokkenstorm. In the seven regions with the most suicides hands are beaten together in the fight against suicide.
Specifically, the point here:
- a campaign to find people with suicidal plans to call for help;
- GPs and other primary care providers to deal better with depression and suicidal people;
- depression and suicidal plans should be discussed;
- people at risk are actively approached.
remove barriers
A campaign to let people seek help may sound a bit soft, but does have effect, says Mokkenstorm. "Depressed people experience barriers to seek help. They think it does not work, they want to solve it." Through a campaign to lower your threshold.
Primary Care providers such as general practitioners to deal better with depressed people."They need to ask the right questions and do not hesitate to ask if someone is considering suicide," says Mokkenstorm. According to the psychiatrist physicians can better collaborate with psychologists and emergency department of mental health.
Normal to go to doctor '
"It must be just to talk about depression," says Mokkenstorm. "If you have problems with your stomach, it's normal to go to the doctor. So you should be able to go to the doctor to say" I think I'm depressed. "
By Editorial Edition NL Photo: iStock
Reactie plaatsen
Reacties