Useful resources and publications related to pesticide suicide prevention.
Addressing Highly Hazardous PesticidesInformation about FAO’s work on HHPs
Pesticide Registration Toolkit (HHPs)A decision support system for pesticide registrars in developing countries
Agroecology Knowledge HubEvidence, policies, practices and science on agroecology
Family Farming Knowledge Platform: Phasing out Highly Hazardous Pesticides is possibleFarmer experiences in growing coffee without endosulfan
Addressing Highly Hazardous Pesticides in MozambiqueThe risk reduction process followed in Mozambique
LIVE LIFE: An implementation guide for suicide prevention in countriesWHO’s approach to suicide prevention
WHO Suicide Prevention ResourcesFactsheets, data and tools on suicide prevention
The WHO Recommended Classification of Pesticides by Hazard and guidelines to classification, 2019 editionA classification system to distinguish between the more and the less hazardous forms of selected pesticides based on acute risk to human health
Infographic: it’s time to regulate Highly Hazardous PesticidesInfographic sharing the dangers of HHPs and how regulation can have an impact
Exposure to highly hazardous pesticides: a major public health concernPolicy brief on public health concerns related to HHPs (2019)
Menu of Cost-effective Interventions for Mental HealthA list of interventions for which information on cost-effectiveness is available
International Code of Conduct on Pesticide ManagementThe framework on pesticide management for all public and private entities engaged in, or associated with, production, regulation and management of pesticides
International Code of Conduct on Pesticide Management: Guidelines on Highly Hazardous PesticidesGuidelines expanding upon the articles in the Code of Conduct (above)
Preventing suicide: a resource for pesticide registrars and regulatorsImportant approaches that pesticide registrars and regulators can take
Detoxifying agriculture and health from highly hazardous pesticides: a call for actionThe risks posed by HHPs, the possible alternatives and what can be done to phase them out and opt for more sustainable solutions
An Assessment Report on Issues of Concern: Chemicals and Waste Issues Posing Risks to Human Health and the EnvironmentReport to inform and support decision making at UNEA and other international forums working towards sound chemicals and waste management
Consolidated List of Banned PesticidesA resource to identify which pesticides have been banned by particular countries
Exploring Safer Alternatives to HHPsA short guide to alternative methods to Highly Hazardous Pesticides
Highly Hazardous Pesticides Knowledge PlatformSAICM publications, videos and details on how to join the Community of Practice
Highly Hazardous Pesticides VideoA short video summarizing the dangers of highly hazardous pesticides.
SAICM Focal PointsInformation on focal points and how to nominate
Suicide risk and prevention during the COVID-19 pandemic Authors: David Gunnell, Louis Appleby, Ella Arensman, Keith Hawton, Ann John, Nav Kapur, Murad Khan, Rory C O’Connor, Jane Pirkis, and the COVID-19 Suicide Prevention Research Collaboration
Trends in pesticide suicide in South Korea, 1983–2014Authors: Eun Shil Cha, Shu-Sen Chang, Yeongchull Choi &Won Jin Lee
The characteristics of emergency department presentations related to acute herbicide or insecticide poisoning in South Korea between 2011 and 2014Authors: Jeong Mi Moon, Byeong Jo Chun, and Yong Soo