Suicides and suicide attempts

France has one of the highest suicide rates in Europe. Suicide is preventable, and its prevention must be a priority. Effective prevention measures are available.

Our missions

  • Monitoring suicidal behavior

  • Identify the factors associated with such behaviors, best practices for suicide prevention, and promote their implementation nationwide

  • Promote the prevention of suicidal behavior among individuals at high risk of suicide

  • Informing public authorities and healthcare professionals

Publications

Here you will find the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France.

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communication congrès

Suicide attempts among gay men in France: results of the 2004 Presse Gay survey. Public Health Awareness Days, Paris, November 29 and 30, 2007

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Mental distress and burnout

thematic dossier

Mental health can be affected by certain psychosocial workplace exposures, leading to conditions such as burnout, depression, and suicidal behavior.

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Post-traumatic stress

thematic dossier

Terrorist attacks have a profound and lasting psychological impact on exposed civilians and first responders, particularly on civilians who were directly threatened or have lost loved ones, but...

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