Topic
Targeted mental health prevention
Tools & Frameworks
Handbook
Use it to…
design or scale up a national or regional suicide prevention strategy, drawing on a concrete, field-tested set of goals and actions rather than starting from theory alone.
Where to look in this resource
The most useful part is the detailed presentation of the SUPRA implementation model — its six strategic goals, 18 operational goals, and 70 concrete actions, organized into the "column model" — with each action tagged by prevention type (universal, selective, or indicated).
A secondary, practically-oriented section is the "starting package": a prioritized set of core actions from each of the six columns, designed to be implementable within two years with manageable effort, taking into account the federal/regional division of responsibilities. This is especially useful for a policymaker who needs a realistic, sequenced entry point rather than the full programme all at once.
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.
Resource Title
SUPRA Handbook: An experience-based guidance document for implementing a national suicide prevention program (JA ImpleMENTAL 2022)
