This review looked at how to better prevent suicide within primary health care settings. The focus was specifically on helping socially vulnerable groups, such as people experiencing homelessness, poverty, unemployment, or domestic violence. These individuals often face significant barriers to accessing consistent and effective mental health support.
The findings suggest that integrated, multicomponent programs are more effective than single interventions. Instead of just screening for risk, the most successful approaches combine several methods. These include safety planning, brief psychological support, telehealth options, and training for healthcare providers. This creates a broader net of protection for those in need.
Because this was a narrative review, the results do not provide specific data on how much one method outperforms another. The evidence is currently limited by a lack of research in diverse settings, especially in lower-income countries. For now, the main takeaway is that a team-based, person-centered approach is the most promising way to support vulnerable patients.
