Suicide prevention initiative in Co Dublin

Updated: 09:15, Tuesday, 20 March 2007

A new suicide prevention programme is being launched today.

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Suicide prevention - Dublin pilot programme

The initiative at the Cluain Mhuire Clinic in Blackrock, Co Dublin, will have a Suicide Crisis Assessment Nurse who will refer patients to services that best meet their needs.

It is the first scheme of its kind and will run as a three-year pilot project.

Dr Siobhan Barry, Clinical Director of Cluain Mhuire, says in many cases patients often get referred to mental health services when they do not need to be.

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