Diss.--Psychologie--Zürich, 1980. / Bibliogr. en fin de chapitres. Index.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Hong Kong, 2005.

Bakgrund: En av de vanligaste dödsorsakerna bland ungdomar i Sverige är suicid. Den ökade psykiska ohälsan är en vanlig bakomliggande orsak till suicidalitet bland unga. Vårdpersonal upplever ofta en osäkerhet i mötet med unga suicidalapatienter då de, i bemötandet, inte vet hur de ska gå tillväga. Kunskap om riskfaktorer, beteende och förutsägbarhet är viktiga faktorer för att i tid upptäcka ett suicidalt beteende. Syfte: Uppsatsen ska belysa hur vårdpersonal efter utbildning i suicidprevention kan förbättra omhändertagande och bemötande av suicidala ungdomar mellan 15 – 24 år. Metod: Studien är genomförd i form av en litteraturstudie där resultatet baseras på analysen av 10 vetenskapliga artiklar, både kvalitativa och kvantitativa, som noga granskades och bearbetades. Resultat: Resultatet visar att kunskapen om suicid är en viktig faktor för att underlätta vårdpersonalens möte med den unga suicidala patienten och ge en bättre omvårdnad. Det visade även på att attityden förändra på grund av att förståelsen för suicidbenägna patienter ökar.  Flera suicidanal ungdomar fångas upp tidigt då förståelsen för riskbeteendet ökar. Slutsats: Studien visar att ökar kunskapen om suicid prevention och behandling av suicid hos vårdpersonalen så ökar förståelse och attityder mot suicidala ungdomar förbättras. Vårdpersonalen har ett större självförtroende i att vårda suicidala ungdomar när kunskap finns hos vårdare om vad som kan utlösa suicidbeteende samt vilka riskbeteende som finns, vilket ger patienter en bättre vård. Utbildning leder också till förbättrar omhändertagande och bemötande av suicidala ungdomar. Klinisk betydelse: Ökad kunskap om suicid genom utbildning i kombination med att vårda suicidala unga ger en större förståelse för komplexiteten att vårda suicidala ungdomar. / Background: One of the most common causes of death among young people in Sweden is suicide. Mental illness, which is increasing, is a common underlying cause of suicidality among young people. Nurses often experience uncertainty in how to respond to young suicidal patients. Knowledge about risk factors, behavior and predictability are important factors to detection of a suicidal behavior in time Aim: The aim is to highlight how health professionals after suicide prevention can improve the care and treatment of suicidal adolescents between 15 - 24 years. Method: This study was preformed through a qualitative approach by reviewing 10 peer-reviewed articles both qualitative and quantitative. Result: The results show that education aimed at health care professionals regarding suicide is important factor in improving treatment of the suicidal patient. It also showed that the attitude change among health professionals towards suicidal patients. Conclusion: It is of great importance that health care professionals trained in the subject to be able to respond to patients in a professional manner and actively work with prevention in health care. If the health care professionals can see the patient from a holistic approach, and constantly go back and reconsider their view if the patient and their needs it will lead to a more person centered care. Clinical significance: Increased knowledge about suicide through education in combination with caring for young suicidal patients will give a greater understanding of the complexity of caring for suicidal adolescents.

Thesis advisor: Christopher Constas / There is a huge problem today with high suicide rates skyrocketting and the medical community lacking the necessary tools to deal with it. Dante Aligheri's philosophy of condemnation of the act while recognizing limited culpability is a possible solution. Hopefully, this philosophy can be implemented by the medical community in their effort to deter potential suicides. / Thesis (BA) — Boston College, 2023. / Submitted to: Boston College. College of Arts and Sciences. / Discipline: Departmental Honors. / Discipline: Philosophy.

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Thesis (Psy.D.)--Rutgers University, 2010. / "Graduate Program in Clinical Psychology." Includes bibliographical references (p. 77-80).

Thesis (M.S. in Joint Campaign Planning and Strategy)--Joint Forces Staff College, Joint Advanced Warfighting School, 2007. / Title from title screen; viewed on July 9, 2007. "May 2007." Electronic version of original print document. Includes bibliographical references (p. 70-73).

Suicide in India is a complex social issue and a neglected area by the state. Research has focused on risk factors and the epidemiology of suicide; studies concerning the intersection of culture with attempted suicide are limited. The aim of this study is to explore cultural implications of attempted suicide and its prevention in Southern India by means of comparing and contrasting the accounts of survivors of attempted suicide, mental health professionals and traditional healers engaged in treating people with suicidal behaviour. Methodology: A qualitative design is used drawing on constant comparison method and thematic analysis. The analysis of the data is underpinned by the theoretical concepts of Bourdieu’s work. In-depth interviews were conducted with fifteen survivors of attempted suicide, eight mental health professionals and eight healers from Southern India. Results: Application of Bourdieu’s theory of symbolic power and violence, cultural capital and habitus to the analysis of data revealed the process of constant interaction among visible and invisible fields such as faith, power, control, family, religion and social systems which impact survivors’ disposition to situations. Disparities in gender and role structures within families, financial challenges, health concerns, abuse, and violence were commonly cited factors by all three groups of participants. A few survivors and healers attributed misfortunes and distress to magic, spells and ‘bad times’. Healers and professionals were particularly of the opinion that cultural transition has added to stress among people. Survivors considered religious and traditional methods of support as socially accepted norms. Medical assistance was sought only during apparent ill health. Psychosocial support was very rarely accessed and availed. A lack of awareness among family members and friends to identify mental health concerns and a wide gap between identification of severe stressors and treatment increased the risk of suicide and limited timely intervention. Conclusion: This study identified a set of cultural mechanisms that produced negative impact and led to attempted suicide. The role of culture in causing suicide and attempted suicide is explained by unraveling the dynamics of cultural mechanisms and support processes that survivors experienced and as reported by professionals and healers. This research evidence presents pathways into attempted suicide and a life away from suicide.

The suicide rate in the United States continues to rise, and rates of Veteran deaths are 1.5 times greater than those of non-Veteran adults. Previous research demonstrates that higher rates of suicide acceptability are positively related to suicide planning, suicidal ideation, and attempts. Examining rates of suicide acceptability in a Veteran and non-Veteran sample may be one pathway to understand the process by which attitudes are linked to behaviors. Study 1: Study 1 included a preliminary examination of a pre-screening measure, the Veteran Verification Questionnaire (VVQ), which aims to increase the validity of a Veteran sample online and reduce possible misrepresentation. Results indicated that the VVQ successfully differentiated between Veterans and non-Veteran students. Additionally, participants that answered 8 out of 12 possible items correctly were more likely to be Veterans (89%) whereas a score of 7 or less indicated that the participant was more likely to be a student. Study 2: Study 2 first examined whether or not veterans and non-Veterans differed significantly on suicide acceptability when accounting for age and sex. Study 2 also examined whether Veteran status predicted suicide acceptability using the Attitudes Towards Suicide Scale in the sample after accounting for age, sex, suicide risk and exposure to suicide. The results demonstrated that suicide acceptability rates varied significantly between Veterans and non-Veterans such that Veterans endorsed higher rates of suicide acceptability. The results from a hierarchical multiple regression analysis indicate that suicide risk, suicide exposure, and Veteran status accounted for a total of 25% of the variance in acceptability scores. The findings also demonstrate that Veteran status only accounted for 4% of the total variance whereas suicide risk accounted for 10% and exposure to suicide behaviors accounted for 11%. Interestingly, the direction of these predictions between suicide risk and exposure to suicide with suicide attitudes were opposite of expected.

Suicide has immediate and long-term negative effects on surviving family members and adverse effects in the school and community. Suicide rates for children and adolescents have increased in the United States since 2009. As part of suicide prevention efforts, information about risk factors and warning signs are typically addressed in schools, private organizations, and communities. In addition to academic literature for professional audiences, various therapeutic resources are available to assist those who grieve the suicide of a loved one. In particular, practical and easy-to-implement interventions are needed by those who offer support to suicidal individuals and survivors of suicide. Practical resources are needed to address suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention needs. This study is based on a questionnaire that was given to 250 registered individuals at an annual state suicide prevention training conference. Of those attending, 60 (24%) completed the questionnaire. Participants who did not have experience working with suicidal youth did not participate, so the actual participation rate was influenced by this factor. Questions explored the recommendations of mental health professionals (N=60) who worked with (a) suicidal youth, (b) siblings of youth who completed suicide, and/or (c) youth whose parent completed suicide. More specifically this study investigated specific strategies and resources for working with these three specific groups of survivors. Findings from this study indicated that mental health professionals recommend a variety of suicide prevention resources and strategies such as implementing evidenced-based prevention programs, accessing community resources, offering individual and group counseling for survivors, involving or creating support systems, and listening to the affected youth. Also, recommended therapeutic approaches should include an action plan where students are able to receive appropriate mental health services. Based on this study, mental health professionals may be more effective as they acquaint themselves with available resources such as counselors, school psychologists, and community services to comprehensively care for struggling individuals. Mental health professionals, educators, and staff members should obtain relevant information and utilize effective intervention models in order to better address the prevention, intervention, and postvention needs of surviving individuals.Recommendations are made for future research in identifying the combination of resources that are most helpful. Recommendations are also made regarding specific content and training strategies to more effectively prepare and equip professionals to engage more fully in effective and supportive suicide prevention efforts.