SURPIN is the most structured and comprehensive national suicide prevention organization in Nigeria, established for the purpose of suicide prevention through research, promotion of mental well-being, crisis intervention, health education, early treatment of depression and drug abuse.
To be a reputable, reference central body coordinating and maintaining global, best practices in Suicide research and prevention activities in Nigeria, ultimately to reduce the rate of suicide.
9.5/100,000 people in 2015, up from 6.5 in 2012.
This is higher than the regional average of 8.8
WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION
SUICIDE RESEARCH AND PREVENTION INITIATIVE
Our Goals
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To reduce risk in key high-risk groups
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To promote mental well-being in the wider population
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To reduce the availability and lethality of suicide methods
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To improve the reporting of suicidal behaviour in the media
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To promote research on suicide and suicide prevention
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To improve the monitoring of progress through campaigns