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Albania

Suicide Prevention Crisis Lines

  1. Primary Crisis Hotline:
    • Phone Number: Information not available.
    • Hours of Operation: Information not available.
    • Additional Details: Information not available.
  1. Emergency Line:
    • Phone Number: 129
    • Notes: National emergency number for police assistance in Albania.
Suicide Prevention in Albania

Epidemiology of Suicide

Overall Statistics

  • Current Suicide Rate (per 100,000 people): 4.3 (World Bank, 2019).
  • Trend Analysis:
    • Last 5 Years: Data indicates a slight decrease in suicide rates.
    • Recent Changes: The suicide mortality rate decreased from 4.5 in 2018 to 4.3 in 2019 (CEIC, 2019).

Demographic-Specific Insights

  1. By Gender:
    • Notable Trends: Recent reports highlight a concerning trend of suicides among women, often linked to domestic issues (Balkan Insight, 2024).
  1. By Age Groups:
    • Adolescents (10-19): Studies indicate an increasing trend of suicide attempts among children and adolescents (Archives of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, 2024).

Suicide Prevention Innovations

National Strategies and Policies

  • Overview: Albania lacks a comprehensive national suicide prevention framework. Efforts are primarily led by non-governmental organizations and international bodies.

Specific Initiatives and Campaigns

  1. Public Awareness Campaigns:
    • Organizations like Save the Children work with municipal Child Protection Units to identify and support at-risk children (Youth Rights Resource Compass, 2023).
  1. Programs Targeting High-Risk Groups:
    • Focused interventions are in place for children and adolescents, given the rising trend of suicide attempts in this demographic.
  1. Collaborative Efforts:
    • Partnerships between NGOs and local authorities aim to provide support and resources for mental health and suicide prevention.

Additional Insights

  • Cultural Considerations:
    • Mental health issues and suicide are often stigmatized in Albanian society, which can hinder individuals from seeking help.
  • Research and Data Gaps:
    • There is a lack of comprehensive and up-to-date data on suicide rates and mental health in Albania, making it challenging to develop targeted interventions.
  • Positive Developments:
    • Increased involvement of NGOs and international organizations in mental health initiatives is a promising step toward better suicide prevention strategies.

References

  • Archives of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, 2024. Trends of attempted suicide in Albanian children and adolescents. Available at: https://www.archivespp.pl/pdf-57987-2631?filename=2631.pdf
  • Balkan Insight, 2024. Trend of Albanian Women Suicides Caused by Men ‘Worrying,’ Experts Say. Available at: https://balkaninsight.com/2024/02/12/trend-of-albanian-women-suicides-caused-by-men-worrying-experts-say/
  • CEIC, 2019. Albania Suicide Mortality Rate: per 100,000 Population. Available at: https://www.ceicdata.com/en/albania/social-health-statistics/al-suicide-mortality-rate-per-100000-population
  • World Bank, 2019. Suicide Mortality Rate (per 100,000 Population) – Albania. Available at: https://tradingeconomics.com/albania/suicide-mortality-rate-per-100000-population-wb-data.html
  • Youth Rights Resource Compass, 2023. Albania English Version. Available at: https://www.youthrightsresourcecompass.org/en/albania-english-version