The epidemiology of suicide in Scotland 1989-2004: an examination of temporal trends and risk factors at national and local levels [PDF: 1.22mb] (2007) This project was commissioned in October 2005 to provide reliable and up-to-date baseline information for monitoring and evaluation of suicide prevention implementation policy at national and local levels. Effectiveness of Interventions to Prevent Suicide and Suicidal Behaviour: A Systematic Review [PDF: 1.4mb] (2008) This review provides a comprehensive overview of the known effectiveness of interventions aimed at preventing suicide, suicidal behaviour and suicidal ideation, both in key risk groups and in the general population. Risk and Protective Factors for Suicide and Suicidal Behaviour: A Literature Review [PDF: 761kb] (2008) This project provided a comprehensive literature review of the available research evidence on risk and protective factors for suicide and suicidal behaviour. The Small Research Projects Initiative to support innovative research projects [external site] These projects explore burning issues which contribute significantly to the developing evidence base on suicide and suicidal behaviour in Scotland. Truth Hurts: Report of the National Inquiry into Self-harm among Young People [external site] Report detailing the inquiry that Mental Health Foundation and Camelot Foundation undertook to gather evidence about self-harm in young people. Self harm, Suicide and Risk: Helping people who self harm This report looks at why people self harm and attempt suicide, and discusses how mental health professionals can best offer care and treatment. [PDF 2.5MB] Responding to Self-Harm in Scotland Final Report: Mapping Out the Next Stage of Activity in Developing Services and Health Improvement Approaches [PDF: 340KB] (March 2011) This reports maps out the next stage of activity in developing services and health improvement approaches.