Systems modelling and simulation to guide targeted investments to reduce youth suicide and mental health problems in a low-middle-income country
Laura Ospina-Pinillos,
Adam Skinner,
Mónica Natalí Sánchez-Nítola
et al.
Abstract:Background
Despite suicide's public health significance and global mental health awareness, current suicide prevention efforts show limited impact, posing a challenge for low and middle Income countries (LMICS). This study aimed to develop a dynamic simulation model that could be used to examine the potential effectiveness of alternative interventions for reducing youth mental health problems and suicidal behavior in Bogotá, Colombia.
Methods
A system dynamics model was designed using a participatory approa… Show more
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