On April 29, the Podkarpacka Philharmonic Hall in Rzeszów hosted a workshop conducted as part of the nationwide SGMK project “Suicidology – state of knowledge analysis and educational campaign”. The event was held during a nationwide local government conference organized by the Union of Polish Local Governments.
The workshop aimed to deepen knowledge on the prevention of suicidal behavior and enable exchange of experiences between representatives of local governments in order to jointly develop an action plan in the field of mental health at the local level.
Participants of the nationwide local government conference, organized by the Union of Polish Local Governments, had the opportunity to listen to lectures by experts in suicidology, public health and psychology.
The SGMK suicidology workshop focused on several key aspects related to suicide prevention and mental health support at the local level.
Workshop participants had the opportunity to learn about current data on the scale and causes of suicidal behavior in Poland, as well as risks and protective factors. Experts discussed effective crisis intervention strategies, methods for early recognition of warning signs, and the importance of cross-sector cooperation – in particular, the role of local governments, educational institutions, health services and NGOs.
Special attention was paid to the creation of local mental health support systems. Emphasis was placed on the need for inter-institutional cooperation and implementation of prevention programs tailored to the specific needs of local communities.
