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Exploring Web-Based Support for Suicidal Ideation in the Scottish Population: Usability Study

Exploring Web-Based Support for Suicidal Ideation in the Scottish Population: Usability Study

In the United Kingdom, Scotland continues to have the highest suicide rate across its 4 nations [2-4]. Most people with thoughts of suicide do not seek professional help, and for those who do, too often they struggle to access timely care [5]. Therefore, improving timely and easy-to-access care for those experiencing suicidal ideation is a public health priority in Scotland.

Heather McClelland, Rory C O'Connor, Laura Gibson, Donald J MacIntyre

JMIR Form Res 2025;9:e55932

Digital Inclusion as a Foundation for Health Equity. Comment on “Expanding Video Consultation Services at Pace and Scale in Scotland During the COVID-19 Pandemic: National Mixed Methods Case Study”

Digital Inclusion as a Foundation for Health Equity. Comment on “Expanding Video Consultation Services at Pace and Scale in Scotland During the COVID-19 Pandemic: National Mixed Methods Case Study”

This insightful paper by Wherton et al [1] suggests groundwork before the pandemic allowed health care services to rapidly extend the use of video consultations across Scotland. As a general practitioner and digital champion, working in a deprived area in a city in Scotland, I agree but strongly believe that front-line staff is fundamental to further increase use.

Christopher Weatherburn

J Med Internet Res 2022;24(2):e34702