Suicidal Behaviors: Prevention, Intervention and Postvention

Dear Colleagues,

We all know that suicide is a global problem, with the World Health Organization (WHO) reporting that approximately 700,000 people around the world die by suicide each year. This alarming statistic is compounded by other manifestations of suicidal behavior, such as suicidal ideation and suicide attempts, which are far more common in the population and cause profound suffering. Therefore, suicidal behaviors (SBs) are serious psychosocial and public health issues worldwide, with an undeniable impact on the individual, their family, and society. However, political, social, and healthcare responses are often hindered by stigma and a reluctance to address the problem. Although progress has been made in identifying risk factors, understanding the multidimensional and existential nature of suicidal behavior remains challenging. Aspects such as the differential weight of risk factors in their contribution to suicidal behaviors, the role of protective factors, the importance of interpersonal, psychosocial, and contextual issues in suicide risk, or the role that all these variables play in the onset of suicidal ideation and its transition to suicidal behavior or suicide still require further study. Delving into these aspects in detail will contribute to the development of more effective universal, selective, or indicated prevention strategies and enable the development of personalized intervention and postvention programs, ultimately contributing to a more effective approach to suicidal behavior.

This Special Issue’s objective is to enhance our understanding of suicidal behaviors (SBs) and their risk and protective factors as well as highlight new proposals for intervention, postvention, and prevention in this field. We welcome original research articles, reviews, and meta-analyses that contribute to expanding knowledge about risk and protective factors and present novel interventions as well as evidence supporting existing postvention and prevention strategies for suicidal behaviors.

Dr. Irene Caro-Cañizares
Dr. María Cantero-García
Dr. Eva Izquierdo-Sotorrío
Guest Editors

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