Seanad debates
Thursday, 27 February 2003
Suicide Incidence: Statements.
The Department also allocates funding, through the national suicide review group, for voluntary and statutory groups engaged in prevention initiatives, many of which are aimed at improving the mental health of the younger age groups. These projects include life skills courses for high-risk youths, school-based personal development modules and mental health promotion campaigns. A number of these projects have been positively evaluated and proven to enhance the coping skills of the participants. It is anticipated that such campaigns will lead to a reduction in youth suicidal behaviour over time.
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