Effectiveness of a Buddy intervention support programme for suicidal behaviour in a primary care setting

Abstract

Background: Suicidal behaviour is a major contributor to the health burden globally. Non-fatal suicidal behaviour may be 10–40 times more frequent than fatal suicidal behaviour. National responses to this crisis have been variable. This study was designed to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of a brief Buddy intervention support programme with the World Health Organization Multisite Intervention Study on Suicidal Behaviours (SUPRE-MISS) programme with regard to a cohort of suicide attempters.