Should we invest in suicide prevention programs? Article

Sari, N, de Castro, S, Newman, FL et al. (2008). Should we invest in suicide prevention programs? . Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Economics, 37(1), 262-275. 10.1016/j.socec.2006.12.029

cited authors

  • Sari, N; de Castro, S; Newman, FL; Mills, G

authors

abstract

  • Suicide is the third leading cause of death among college aged youths in Florida. However, there is no prevention program targeting this population group. This paper examines the potential impact of making two prevention programs, general suicide education and peer support programs, available for college students. The results show that both programs increase social welfare by creating social benefits which exceed the costs of the programs. These results hold true even with conservative estimates for effect rates and benefits of the programs. © 2007 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

publication date

  • February 1, 2008

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start page

  • 262

end page

  • 275

volume

  • 37

issue

  • 1