To mark "World Suicide Prevention Day" on the 10th September 2007, Living Works - brought together researchers and practitioners in suicide prevention to discuss inter-sectoral approaches to suicide prevention across the lifespan.

Topics covered included:

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Suicide and deliberate self-harm:-
Dr Simon Hatcher

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The needs of suicidal children, adolescents and their families:-
Hugh Clarkson

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Family Violence and Later Risk of Suicide: Developing a Multi-sectoral response :-
Janet Fanslow, PhD. Senior Lecturer in Mental Health Promotion
School of Population Health
University of Auckland

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Other topics included

 a meaningful approach to suicide prevention in older people - Bruce Connor
 suicide bereavement support and suicide prevention - Margaret Agee

For a list of speakers who participated in the seminar click here

For more information email Brendan Bergin