Zero Suicide Model Implementation and Suicide Attempt Rates in Outpatient Mental Health Care
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Is implementation of the Zero Suicide model in outpatient mental health care associated with reductions in suicide attempts?
Suicide is a major public health concern, and as most individuals have contact with health care practitioners before suicide, health systems are essential for suicide prevention.
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