The Healing Process Following a Suicide Attempt: Context and Intervening Conditions
Journal
Archives of Psychiatric Nursing
Journal Volume
28
Journal Issue
1
Pages
55-61
Date Issued
2014
Author(s)
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to explore the context and the intervening conditions that impacted on individuals' healing from a suicide attempt. Patients who had survived a suicide attempt (n=14) and their caregivers (n=6) were interviewed in this study. Findings revealed that the suicidal individuals who lived in a sheltered, friendly environment, and had support systems helped their suicidal healing process. Conversely, suicidal individuals who experienced negative aspects of self, family predicaments, environmental difficulties, and the re-emergence of stressors impeded their suicidal healing process. Consequently, health professionals need to promote healthy internal and external environments for suicidal individuals.
Type
journal article