SHOUT for Help
THE Region of Murcia has launched a brand new care protocol designed to stop suicide and enhance psychological well being help. Called Código Riesgo Suicida (Suicide Risk Code), it was developed by psychological well being professionals to supply a fast and coordinated response for folks liable to self-harm.
How the system works
The protocol might be utilized in psychological well being centres and emergency providers, guaranteeing early detection and ongoing remedy. It is geared toward individuals who have tried suicide or who present clear indicators of danger. Patients will obtain continued help, from psychiatric evaluation to follow-up care in psychological well being centres.
Part of a wider psychological well being technique
This programme is a part of the Mental Health Improvement Strategy 2023–2026 and can start rolling out this month throughout the regional psychological well being community, with progressive growth to hospitals. Alongside the protocol, a brand new web site, Prevención Suicida (Suicide Prevention), has been launched on Murciasalud to information sufferers and households towards pressing assets.
Suicide charges in Murcia
In 2024, 105 folks died by suicide within the Region of Murcia, 13 fewer than the 12 months earlier than. The suicide fee was 6.7 per 100,000 inhabitants, the bottom in 11 years and under the nationwide common. Around 70 per cent of instances concerned males.
Spain: nationwide suicide information & developments
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In 2022, there have been 4,227 confirmed suicides in Spain, up from 4,003 in 2021, a rise of about 5.6 per cent.
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In 2023, the quantity dropped to 4,116 suicides, 111 fewer than within the earlier 12 months, a decline of about 2.6 per cent.
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Deaths by suicide at the moment are the second main reason behind exterior (non-disease) deaths in Spain, overtaken by unintentional falls in 2023.
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Around 70 per cent of suicides contain males. In 2023, out of three,952 provisional suicide deaths, 2,952 had been males and 1,275 girls.
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Among younger folks (< 25 years previous), there was a drop in suicide deaths in 2023 for the primary time in a number of years, for instance, 203 under-25s died by suicide, which was 15 fewer than in 2022
Youth marketing campaign relaunched
To attain younger folks, the regional well being division has relaunched Grita! (Shout!), a marketing campaign focusing on 14–18 year-olds. A cellular unit can be touring the area’s 45 municipalities to deliver psychological well being help to youngsters.
Support for households
Support programmes are additionally in place for households who’ve misplaced family members, with the involvement of associations similar to Teléfono de la Esperanza (Telephone of Hope).
Where to seek out assist in Murcia and throughout Spain
If you or somebody you realize is struggling, there are a number of confidential providers obtainable. In Murcia, you may name the Teléfono Municipal de Salud Mental on 900 10 79 13 throughout weekdays to talk with educated professionals, or attain out to the Federación Salud Mental Región de Murcia on 968 23 29 19 for recommendation and help.
Spain’s nationwide Línea 024 is a free, 24-hour hotline run by the Ministry of Health for anybody experiencing suicidal ideas, and might join callers to native well being providers.
English audio system also can contact Samaritans in Spain on the freephone 900 525 100 (landlines) or 634 325 906 (mobiles), or electronic mail pat@samaritansinspain.com for confidential help.
For these outdoors Spain, the UK Samaritans can be found 24/7 at +44 330 094 5717 (worldwide charges apply).
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