Table 1.

the Otobo-Montes' classification of levels of suicide prevention

S/N	Level of prevention	Basic characteristics/group	Intervention/professionals
1	Primary	Non-specific; general population; peers, groups, religious bodies, etc awareness creation	No specific; health promoters; mental health advocates; peers
2	Secondary	Depression; anhedonia; withdrawal; apathy; chronic disease; prolonged grief	Professional psychologist or psychiatrist; family and friends; mentor/respected elder; spouse
3	Tertiary	Suicidal ideation; suicidal attempts	Psychologists and/or psychiatrists; family and friends' support and reassurances
4	Rehabilitative	Suicidal attempts: a) gone ahead with the suicidal action, but was unsuccessful; b) multiple attempts	Psychiatrist/psychotherapist; hospital Admission; restrain; rehabilitation centers.