The Lithuanian Ministry of Health approved the procedure description for assistance to a person at risk of suicide, as well as the National Suicide Prevention Actions 2020-2024. plan. And individual municipalities have developed their own algorithms and plans adapted to local specifics.
Expert: We're still putting off saving lives for “better times”
The Lithuanian Ministry of Health approved the procedure description for assistance to a person at risk of suicide, as well as the National Suicide Prevention Actions 2020-2024. plan. And individual municipalities have developed their own algorithms and plans adapted to local specifics.
Yet, only 25 municipalities (from 60) have implemented such algorithms, but not all of them function effectively. Rimantas Misevičius, an expert in systematic suicide prevention, is convinced that delays in taking action are not justified.
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