Interventions for Self-Harm and Suicidal Ideation in Africa: A Systematic Review.

Dung Ezekiel JidongTarela Juliet IkeMaisha MurshedPam Patrick NyamNusrat HusainJohn Ezekiel JidongJuliet Yop PwajokChristopher FrancisShadrack Bitrus MwankonEmeka Okoli

Published in: Archives of suicide research : official journal of the International Academy for Suicide Research (2024)

Self-harm and suicidal ideation are global health concerns. To address this health concern in Africa, the authors recommend culturally adapted psychological interventions to be tested via randomized control trials.

Keyphrases

global health
public health
physical activity
healthcare
double blind
open label
mental health
placebo controlled
phase iii
clinical trial
phase ii
randomized controlled trial
sleep quality
climate change
depressive symptoms
human health
patient reported