Modern approaches to preventive suicidology

The article presents a modern classification of prevention of mental disorders developed and approved by WHO. This classification distinguishes 3 types of prevention: universal, focused on the initial prevention of mental disorders and aimed at the entire population. This form corresponds to the previous concept of primary prevention. The next type is selective prophylaxis aimed at risk groups (previously it was not singled out separately). Indicative prophylaxis corresponds to the former concept of tertiary prophylaxis. This classification was first applied by us in relation to the prevention of suicidal behavior. In this aspect, in addition to the terms recommended by WHO, we have additionally introduced another type of prevention - anti-crisis prophylaxis, which means preventing suicidal intentions in individuals that have a high level of suicidal risk due to being in the pre-suicidal and acute post-suicidal periods. The article presents and describes the specific forms of each stage of the prevention of suicidal behavior. Their goals, orientation, types of preventive measures are noted.