Systems modelling and simulation to inform strategic decision making for suicide prevention in rural New South Wales (Australia).

Jo-An AtkinsonAdam SkinnerSue HackneyLinda MasonMark HeffernanDianne CurrierKylie KingAndrea Phelps

Published in: The Australian and New Zealand journal of psychiatry (2020)

Systems modelling and simulation offers significant potential for regional decision makers to better understand and respond to the unique characteristics and drivers of suicidal behaviour in their catchments and more effectively allocate limited health resources.

Keyphrases

decision making
public health
healthcare
depressive symptoms
virtual reality
south africa
mental health
human health
health information