5 key
points
1
Suicide
prevention is an
important part of
mental health
nursing practice
2A key theory
says people are
at high risk of
suicide if a sense of
burdensomeness,
an unmet need to
belong and a loss
of fear of death are
all present
3How health
professionals
interact with
patients after a
suicide attempt
can influence the
desire to live or die
4In addition to
training,
reflective peer
review can improve
skill, confidence
and documentation
5Involving peers
from outside
the organisation
in peer review
can enhance
the process