Topic
Targeted mental health prevention
Tools & Frameworks
Handbook
Relevant actions
Action 3
Use it to…
draw on practical lessons from a European national programme that can be adapted in other contexts.
Where to look in this resource
The SUPRA concept of implementation is structured around six “Columns” — Coordination and organisation; Support and treatment; Restriction of access to means; Awareness and knowledge; Embedment in prevention and health promotion; and Quality assurance and expertise — set out with a stepwise implementation approach and monitoring and evaluation guidance.
Description
A practical guide based on Austria’s experience implementing its national suicide prevention programme, designed to help other countries develop similar strategies. It outlines a structured approach aligned with WHO guidance, covering how to set priorities, coordinate stakeholders, and translate strategy into actionable steps. The handbook also highlights key lessons on governance, implementation, and evaluation, providing adaptable tools and examples to support effective, evidence-based suicide prevention efforts
Brief description
Handbook to guide other countries in developing or scaling up their own national or regional suicide prevention strategies.
Keywords
national suicide prevention programme, stakeholder coordination, governance, adaptable lessons
Resource Title
SUPRA Handbook: An experience-based guidance document for implementing a national suicide prevention program (JA ImpleMENTAL 2022)
