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P.A.L.M. Campaign
Preventing Access to Lethal Means
What does it mean to reduce lethal means?
Reducing lethal means refers to implementing strategies and measures to decrease the accessibility and potential harm of methods commonly used in suicide attempts. The goal is to prevent self-harm and suicide by making it more difficult for individuals to use highly lethal means.
Some examples of reducing lethal means include:
Steps for prevention
- Safe Firearm Storage: Encouraging responsible firearm ownership and promoting safe storage practices to prevent unauthorized access.
- Means Restriction: Implementing measures to restrict access to highly lethal methods, such as installing barriers at potential suicide locations.
- Medication Safety: Promoting safe storage of medications and educating on the risks associated with overdose.
- Reducing Access to Hazardous Substances: Limiting access to potentially harmful substances that could be used in suicide attempts.
