Suicide Prevention

People working in suicide prevention generally aim to promote protective factors and reduce risk factors for suicide, and improve the services available for people in distress. This typically involves a multidisciplinary approach made up of individuals, families, whānau, communities, employers, the media and government agencies to promote protective factors and reduce risk factors known to influence suicide.

Cited from the Ministry of Health: http://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/mental-health-and-addictions/working-prevent-suicide/understanding-suicide-new-zealand