The epidemiological report includes the most recent figures on mental health problems, suicide, suicide attempts and suicidal ideation in Flanders. The Flemish figures are placed in a regional, national and international context.
Epidemiological report 2022 (in Dutch)
Report of the evaluation of the Flemish Action Plan on Suicide Prevention II (2012-2020).
Evaluation VAS II (in Dutch)
A study of the explanatory factors for the regional differences in suicide rates in Flanders.
Report provincial differences (in Dutch)
Report of the interim evaluation of the Flemish Action Plan on Suicide Prevention II (2012-2020).
Interim evaluation VAS II (in Dutch)
This multidisciplinary guideline for the detection and treatment of suicidal behavior is meant for physicians, psychologists, therapists and nurses working in health care settings.
The guideline provides recommendations on the following subjects:
To facilitate the implementation of the guideline, an e-learningwebsite was developed: www.zelfmoord1813.be/sp-reflex (in Dutch). On this website health professionals can follow both theory- and practicebased e-learningmodules on the detection and treatment of suicidal thoughts and behaviour
Download the full guideline here (in Dutch)
Order the full guideline here (in Dutch)
Order or download the summary of the guideline here (in Dutch)
These guidelines support caregivers and health professionals in the detection, treatment and follow-up of suicidal behavior in elderly people.
guideline suicide prevention in the elderly (in Dutch)
The guideline includes recommendations and tools to improve the the continuïty of care for suicidal persons. Central themes are the collaboration and information exchange between healthcare professionals and follow-up care for suicidal patients.
Guideline continuity of care (in Dutch)
Presentation with the most important results of a study on the effect of talks on suicide prevention for a general public.
Presentation effectivity study (in Dutch)
In 2018 developed the Higher Institute for Family Studies a website to support parents with a child who has suicidal ideations. VLESP evaluated the effectiveness of the website and the satisfaction of its users with an online pilot study.
Evaluation report Help! My child has suicidal ideations (in Dutch)
In 2017 VLESP evaluated the campaign 4voor12 among the general public with an online survey. The effect of the campaign on knowledge, attitudes and practice towards recognizing en talking aboud signals of psychiatric problems was investigated. For morr information on this campaign, visit: www.4voor12.be (in Dutch).
Report 4voor12 (in Dutch)
Think Life is an online self-help course for coping with suicidal thoughts. This report describes the Randomised Controlled Trial that was conducted by VLESP and which showed the effectiveness of the course in reducing suicidal thoughts.
Article Think Life
Information and testimonials on mental health and suicide prevention for LGBT persons was added to the websites of Lumi and the Transgender Infopunt. This report includes the design, results and conclusions of the evaluation and effectivity study of this new website content.
Evaluation report of the LGBT+ website (in Dutch)
LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) people frequently struggle with suicidal thoughts and suicidal behavior. This report is a masterthesis focusing on prevalence and risk factors of suicidal behaviour in this vulnerable population group. The thesis was guided by VLESP and the Transgender Infopunt (transgender information centre in Flanders).
Research report LGBT study (in Dutch)
This inventory offers an overview of promising international suicide prevention interventions targeting students and the current status of suicide prevention initiatives in Flanders targeting students in higher education (pdf in Dutch only).
Inventory students (in Dutch)
This inventory provides an overview of promising interventions regarding suicide prevention and mental health promotion for elderly people by promoting social connectedness. An overview of current suicide prevention initiatives for the elderly in Flanders is provided as well.
Inventory elderly (in Dutch)
Men aged between 35 and 50 are at higher risk for dying by suicide. This inventory provides an overview of (inter) national initiatives and/or methods targeting suicide prevention in men.
Inventory men (in Dutch)
In preparation of a study on the experiences and needs of parents with suicidal children, VLESP has drawn up an inventory of regional, national, and international support initiatives for parents.
Inventory parents (in Dutch)
VLESP translated a brochure on self-harm that was originally developed by the Centre for Suicide Research of Oxford University. This booklet is meant for parents and care-givers that are confronted with youth that are performing self-harm behaviour. It includes information on how self-harm can be recognized, what the possible causes and consequences are and how you can handle it as a parent or care-giver.
The brochure can be downloaded here (in Dutch).
This guidebook contains information for family, friends and loved ones of people who attempted suicide. Information on how to care for the suicide attempter, but also for yourself.
After a suicide attempt. Guidebook for loved ones (in Dutch)
