Impacting the means of suicide

Suicide risk can be reduced by influencing access to common means of suicide. It is therefore important to research common means of suicide and reduce their accessibility. For example, misuse of prescription medicines can be restricted through community pharmacy agreements.

Measure 3: Accounting for suicide risk in relation to traffic safety regulations.

Measure 4: Accounting for suicide risk within city and environmental planning including bridges and buildings, and transport infrastructure design for example train tracks and crossings.

Measure 5: Taking suicide risk into account within interior design solutions, particularly in hospitals, child protection institutions, reception centres and penal institutions.

Measure 6: Developing regulations on the availability and storage of toxic substances.

Measure 7: Developing regulation on availability, prescription and home storage of medications, with particular attention to risk of substance misuse.

Measure 8: Developing regulation concerning the availability and storage of firearms.