Haiti — Summary of results from assessment of suicidal behavior in the Metropolitan Area of Port-au-Prince and recommendations for suicide prevention (March 2024)

This assessment of suicidal behavior (suicides, suicide planning and attempts) among Internally Displaced Per-sons (IDPs) in the Metropolitan Area of Port-au-Prince (ZMPAP) aims at highlighting the link between the migratory situation of Haitians and suicide risk. This risk is part of a complex context, with a charged history and a strong and anchored culture that must be taken into account when designing suicide prevention interventions.

With the aim of contributing to the collective effort necessary to reduce the risk of suicide among IDPs of the ZMPAP, this assessment suggests intervention methods structured around three specific axes:
➔ Strengthening the capacities and technical skills of state services in the areas of mental health and suicide prevention;
➔ Strengthening the psychosocial well-being of internally displaced people in Port-Au-Prince;
➔ Improving specialized mental health care and reducing suicide risk