1. Life Project: integration of Epidemiological Surveillance and Mental Health sector against suicide attempts in Fraiburgo, Santa Catarina, Brazil, 2014-2017.
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Rohling BSV, Ciesca D, and Liebl G
- Subjects
- Adolescent, Adult, Brazil epidemiology, Child, Epidemiologic Methods, Female, Humans, Male, Mental Health Services organization & administration, Middle Aged, Referral and Consultation statistics & numerical data, Risk Factors, Young Adult, Family Conflict psychology, Mental Health, Population Surveillance, Suicide, Attempted statistics & numerical data
- Abstract
Objective: to describe the experience of implanting the Life Project in the period 2014-2017 in Fraiburgo, Santa Catarina, Brazil., Methods: the project was developed in an integrated way between the Epidemiological Surveillance services and the Psychosocial Care Center I, to approach suicide attempt cases; through meetings with the Health, Education and Social Work services, suicide attempt referral and follow-up workflows and respective responsibilities were defined; training was provided on filling out the case investigation form; data from Notification of Injury Information System (SINAN) were used., Results: the epidemiological profiles of the 108 cases were obtained and possible motives were identified, these being mainly conjugal and familial conflicts (85%) and financial difficulties (7%); intervention proposals included mental health groups, support from local health teams oriented by specialist physicians, sociability spaces and campaigns., Conclusion: the Life Project provided improved surveillance and care for individuals at risk of suicide.
- Published
- 2018
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