Suicide Prevention in Southeast Asia Region: A Review of National Suicide Prevention Strategies.

Suicide is a major public health concern, impacting societies worldwide. This study was an analysis of national suicide prevention strategies of various SEAR countries. To date, only five out of eleven countries constituting the Southeast Asia Region have developed their national suicide prevention strategies. It is desirable that future revisions with the aim of addressing the lacunae in the strategies are undertaken by the respective nations for effective prevention of suicides in the region.