Suicide (health and wellbeing needs in South Tyneside)
Key issues
- Suicide is an important public health issue. Suicide is a common cause of early life years lost, and has a devastating impact on families, communities and other survivors - economically and emotionally.
- The data shows that South Tyneside's suicide rates are not statistically dissimilar from the England average. There were fewer than 10 suicides per annum 2010 - 13.
- Only 1 in 3 people who complete suicide are known to mental health services.
- The Public Health Outcomes Framework requires public health departments within local authorities to report on suicide cases.
- Suicide prevention requires a partnership approach. There are many things that can be done in communities, outside hospital and care settings, to help those who think the only option is to end their own life.
