Topic
Targeted mental health prevention
Tools & Frameworks
Implementation Guide
Relevant actions
Action 3
Use it to…
structure national suicide-prevention planning, coordination and implementation.
Where to look in this resource
Part A sets out the LIVE LIFE core pillars (multisectoral collaboration; awareness-raising and advocacy; financing; surveillance; and monitoring and evaluation) — the foundations for coordinated implementation; Part B sets out the four key interventions (limit access to means; responsible media reporting; foster socio-emotional life skills in adolescents; and early identification, assessment, management and follow-up).
Description
A practical implementation guide that sets out a simple, evidence-based framework to help countries initiate or strengthen suicide prevention efforts. It focuses on four key interventions—such as limiting access to means, promoting responsible media reporting, building life skills in young people, and improving early identification and care—supported by cross-cutting pillars like governance, collaboration, and monitoring. Designed for both national and local stakeholders, the guide provides a structured starting point for developing coordinated, multi-sector suicide prevention strategies that can be adapted to different contexts.
Brief description
WHO implementation guide for developing or strengthening national suicide prevention strategies.
Keywords
life skills, early identification, governance, suicide
Resource Title
LIVE LIFE: An implementation guide for suicide prevention in countries (WHO 2021)