Reducing youth suicide: systems modelling and simulation to guide targeted investments across the determinants.
Jo-An AtkinsonAdam SkinnerFrank IorfinoKenny LawsonJulie SturgessWarren BurgessTracey DavenportDanica HudsonIan HickiePublished in: BMC medicine (2021)
Results indicate that targeted investments in addressing the social determinants and in mental health services provides the best opportunity to reduce SB and suicide. Systems modelling and simulation offers a robust approach to leveraging best available research, data, and expert knowledge in a way that helps decision makers respond to the unique characteristics and drivers of SB in their catchments and more effectively focus limited health resources.