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Section I: Evidence-Based Programs

Section I lists evidence-based suicide prevention interventions, that is, programs that have demonstrated successful outcomes (generally, reductions in suicidal behaviors or risks) based on well-designed research studies. Section I listings come from two sources: the National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices (NREPP) and the SPRC/AFSP Evidence-Based Practices Project. While the NREPP registry currently accepts applications for review, the SPRC/AFSP registry stopped conducting reviews in 2005.

Section Ia: National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices (NREPP)
NREPP is SAMHSA's searchable online database of interventions that have been proven effective in the prevention or treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. Interventions listed on NREPP have been reviewed and rated on the quality of the research demonstrating their effectiveness and their readiness for dissemination.

While the NREPP review and dissemination process operates independently of the BPR, all suicide interventions listed by NREPP are also included in Section Ia of the BPR. A brief description of NREPP and links to NREPP-listed suicide programs can be found on the NREPP Overview page.

Section Ib: SPRC/AFSP Evidence-Based Practices Project
From 2003 to 2005, the Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) collaborated with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to create a registry of evidence-based suicide prevention practices. Based on expert review of evaluated practices, 12 were identified for inclusion on the registry. These are listed in Section Ib of the BPR.

For more information about this project and links to the program descriptions, see the SPRC/AFSP Evidence-Based Practices Project.

To Apply to Section I

While the NREPP registry currently accepts applications for review, the SPRC/AFSP Evidence-Based Practices Project stopped conducting reviews in 2005. To be added to Section I of the BPR, program developers must apply directly to NREPP.