Life Project: integration of Epidemiological Surveillance and Mental Health sector against suicide attempts in Fraiburgo, Santa Catarina, Brazil, 2014-2017.

Abstract

to describe the experience of implanting the Life Project in the period 2014-2017 in Fraiburgo, Santa Catarina, Brazil. the project was developed in an integrated way between the Epidemiological Surveillance services and the Psychosocial Care Center I, to approach suicide attempt cases; through meetings with the Health, Education and Social Work services, suicide attempt referral and follow-up workflows and respective responsibilities were defined; training was provided on filling out the case investigation form; data from Notification of Injury Information System (SINAN) were used. the epidemiological profiles of the 108 cases were obtained and possible motives were identified, these being mainly conjugal and familial conflicts (85%) and financial difficulties (7%); intervention proposals included mental health groups, support from local health teams oriented by specialist physicians, sociability spaces and campaigns. the Life Project provided improved surveillance and care for individuals at risk of suicide.