(HealthDay)—Suicide prevention needs to be a public health priority, according to the American Psychological Association (APA).
The APA calls for a multifaceted approach that includes increasing access to mental health screenings and ensuring that insurance covers both prevention services and treatment.
Additionally, the APA is highlighting the need for more funding for evidence-based treatment and its dissemination, including crisis services, as well as more research focused on risk assessment, evidence-based prevention programs, and treatment to reduce the incidence of suicide.
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