● Increased understanding of the nature of suicide and suicidal behavior.
● Increased recognition of the relationship of suicide to
depression and other
illnesses, and to alcohol, drugs, and other
substances.
● Increased knowledge of the risk factors and warning signs of
suicide and high risk
groups.
● Increased development and implementation
of meaningful suicide prevention plans
at the municipal and county levels, and by schools and other organizations serving
at-risk
individuals.
● Increased capability to help and support suicidal
individuals. Increased self-help for
suicidal individuals.
● Increased
availability and use of crisis intervention and mental health resources
by
suicidal individuals and those concerned about them.
● Increased
familiarity with the nature of suicide loss and the needs of those
bereaved by suicide.
