[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
60,000 suicide attempts per year<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 165 suicide attempts per day <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 5 people die by suicide every day <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#BEDBF7″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Suicide prevention: why this deserves attention now” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”Bebas Neue||||||||” title_text_color=”#28232a” title_font_size=”64px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” custom_margin=”-70px|||||” custom_padding=”79px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”|auto|-715px|auto||” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ehdk.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/makeitastory_54557_A_realistic_high-resolution_wide_angle_sho_f5b9570e-b607-4e77-abbe-dc3835ba5297_0.png” title_text=”makeitastory_54557_A_realistic_high-resolution_wide_angle_sho_f5b9570e-b607-4e77-abbe-dc3835ba5297_0″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”Bebas Neue||||||||” header_text_color=”#28232a” header_font_size=”64px” custom_margin=”50px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Although much is already being done in the area of suicide prevention, we see that it remains difficult for organisations and regions to make a truly structural impact. Prevention is complex, requires long-term commitment, and often comes on top of an already full agenda with other urgent issues. Managers and policymakers frequently recognise questions such as: <\/span><\/p>\n Suicide remains surrounded by stigma and uncertainty about how to act. Without a clear direction, a shared language, and sufficient insight into what actually works, prevention efforts tend to rely on isolated, fragmented initiatives. Yet research shows that the number of suicides among clients can decrease further when organisations and regions address the issue together and in a focused way. Suicide prevention is most effective when multiple initiatives are implemented that reinforce one another and collectively lead to stronger prevention. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#ACD8AA” min_height=”678.3px” custom_margin=”-26px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#BEDBF7″ custom_margin=”50px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”Bebas Neue||||||||” header_text_color=”#28232a” header_font_size=”64px” custom_margin=”100px|||50px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding=”5px|||||”]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Suicide prevention is effective when initiatives are implemented in a coordinated way. That means: <\/span><\/p>\n \n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ehdk.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/EHDK-Office-47.jpg” title_text=”EHDK-Office-47″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F5A93F” custom_margin=”50px||||false|false” custom_padding=”1px||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ehdk.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/EHDK-Office-31.jpg” title_text=”EHDK-Office-31″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”Bebas Neue||||||||” header_text_color=”#28232a” header_font_size=”64px” custom_margin=”|50px|||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n EHdK works in partnership with 113 Suicide Prevention \u2014 in close coordination with MIND, Aurora, the Suicide Prevention Centre, and other organisations representing relatives and people with lived experience \u2014 to strengthen efforts at both national and regional levels. As part of this, learning programmes have been developed for: <\/span><\/p>\n Did you know our games are also available separately, with the option of a one-time consultation on how to effectively facilitate them? <\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FF9FB0″ custom_margin=”50px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||2px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”Bebas Neue||||||||” header_text_color=”#28232a” header_font_size=”64px” custom_margin=”100px|||50px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Since 2022, we have facilitated seven suicide prevention learning programmes for mental health and youth care institutions. In total, more than 55 executives and directors have taken part. Several new programmes are scheduled for the coming year. You can find more information and register for one of the learning programmes via this link. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ehdk.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/makeitastory_54557_a_photograph_suitable_for_the_website_of_a_e846a555-bd51-44b8-bb2c-ab78eb12f566_2-11.jpg” title_text=”makeitastory_54557_a_photograph_suitable_for_the_website_of_a_e846a555-bd51-44b8-bb2c-ab78eb12f566_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ehdk.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Teun_1-removebg-preview.png” alt=”Teun” title_text=”Teun Soederhuizen” url=”https:\/\/ehdk.nl\/team\/teun-soederhuizen\/” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#BEDBF7″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Want to know more? <\/strong><\/p>\n Are you also inspired? 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