The Epidemiology of Suicide Attempts and Suicidal Thoughts in Flanders
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The objective of this study is to collect data in Flanders on the incidence of suicide attempts and suicidal ideation across various healthcare settings. The study also aims to assess the proportion of individuals who receive adequate aftercare following a suicide attempt and to systematically document the methods and means used in suicidal behavior.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Everyone who is admitted alive to the emergency department after a suicide attempt is included. All methods used during the suicide attempt are included. Regarding the method of suicide attempts, a distinction is made between self-injury (hanging, strangulation, drowning, stab and cut wounds, jumping from a height, etc.) and self-poisoning (ingestion of (psycho)pharmaceuticals, drugs, alcohol, chemicals, or other harmful substances). * Everyone who is admitted with suicidal thoughts Exclusion Criteria: * Accidental overdose, e.g., someone taking medication for a medical condition without any intent to harm themselves * Alcohol intoxication without any intent to harm oneself * Accidental overdose involving party drugs * Individuals who were deceased upon arrival at the hospital due to suicide