[Evaluation of a regional association for suicide prevention in Switzerland].
This article discusses the evaluation of Stop Suicide, a regional association active in youth suicide prevention in Switzerland. The first part of the article presents and discusses the activities of Stop Suicide and its national context, characterized by an absence of a general national suicide prevention program. The second part specifically focuses on the evaluation of Stop Suicide, based on interviews with the members of the association's network. The evaluation reported an assessment carried out regarding the members' general perceptions about the association and its collaborations. The article suggests the possibility of creating a branch for coordinating regional suicide prevention, and it highlights the need to evaluate the impact and effects of the activities on the population concerned, youth.
Canevascini
Michela
M
Université de Lausanne, Institut d'Anthropologie et de Sociologie, Lausanne, Suisse. michela.canevascini@unil.ch
Martarelli
Corinna
C
Lettieri
Katia
K
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008604:Mental Health Associations; D013557:Switzerland; D000092864:Suicide Prevention