In 2022 Spain recorded its highest suicide rates in history. Spanish politicians acknowledge the need for solutions but fail to agree on adequate ones that could help decrease the current upward trend in suicides. The study aims to analyse practical argumentations advanced by politicians during the 2022 Parliamentary debate where the issue of suicide was addressed, to explore the place suicide has in the decision-making process, to investigate the reasons for and against concrete ways of acting regarding the issue, and to understand how these arguments align with current political ideologies. This will deepen the understanding of the political response to the suicide crisis. To achieve this aim, the research applies Isabela and Norman Fairclough’s Political Discourse Analysis framework. The findings show that suicide is not addressed as the public health crisis it constitutes, and it is overshadowed by political power dynamics where regional nationalistic ideologies play a big role.

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The purpose of this qualitative study is to investigate and analyze how care managers experience working with suicide prevention with the elderly. The study explores identified potential factors of success and perceived obstacles in the care managers current manner of operations. Additionally, the interviewees have suggested various ways on how to improve their current working methods. The data was collected by interviewing ten care managers and later analyzed by means of thematic analysis and applying Antonovsky’s salutogenic approach to wellness. This theoretical framework suggests the importance of an individuals’ ‘sense of coherence’ (SOC) for handling the hardships of life. Antonovsky suggests that the receivers of care can get their SOC strengthened by a professional. The interviewees of this study report the importance of developing a working alliance between the care manager and the receiver of care. They also highlight a lack of knowledge and the need of further training. Additionally, the results suggest that professionals in the field of elderly care can, and should, cooperate interprofessionally to counteract the elderly care’s focus on physical health over the mental. Our findings also suggest that inclusion of professionals with hands-on experience could be helpful when developing new strategies or policies.

Studien undersökte skolkuratorers uppfattningar om det suicidpreventiva arbetet i högstadieskolor. Syftet var att identifiera verkningsfulla metoder och utmaningar. Genom kvalitativa intervjuer med sex skolkuratorer framkom att relationsskapande, samverkan och kunskap är centrala för effektiv suicidprevention. Informanterna betonade vikten av starka relationer med elever och samarbete med skolpersonal för tidiga insatser. De största utmaningarna var resursbrist, bristande kunskap och föräldrainvolvering.  Känsla av Sammanhang användes som teoretiskt ramverk för att analysera hur skolkuratorer hanterar sitt arbete. Resultaten visade att en hög grad av begriplighet, hanterbarhet och meningsfullhet hos skolkuratorerna främjar deras suicidpreventiva insatser. Studien avslutades med förslag på hur skolor kan förbättra sina insatser genom att stärka personalens kompetens och öka resurserna för elevhälsan. / The study explored school counselors' perceptions of suicide prevention work in secondary schools. The aim was to identify effective methods and challenges. Through qualitative interviews with six school counselors, it was found that relationship building, collaboration, and knowledge are crucial for effective suicide prevention. The respondents emphasized the importance of strong relationships with students and cooperation with school staff for early interventions. The biggest challenges were resource shortages, lack of knowledge, and parental involvement. Sense of Coherence was used as the theoretical framework to analyze how school counselors manage their work. The results showed that a high degree of comprehensibility, manageability, and meaningfulness among the school counselors enhances their suicide prevention efforts. The study concluded with suggestions on how schools can improve their efforts by strengthening staff competence and increasing resources for student health services.

The purpose of this study is to provide descriptions of conversations with survivors of suicide, including their relationships with the persons who committed suicide, the relationships that followed these deaths, their experiences of suicide, and the way that they made sense of these deaths. The epistemological framework of this dissertation is ecosystemic and social constructionist. This study involved in-depth interviews with three suicide survivors, exploring personal and professional domains. Thematic analysis was the method used to generate patterns of meaning. The researcher recounted the research participants' stories and punctuated emergent themes and patterns according to what she deemed important. Each story was contextualised, and included reflections of the researcher. Themes both common and unique to each participant story were highlighted and discussed. The information yielded from this study could have value to survivors of suicide and psychotherapists whose clients commit suicide. / Psychology / M.A. (Clinical Psychology)

Darbe atlikta teorinė bendradarbiavimo kultūros ugdymo įstaigoje tarp socialinių pedagogų ir klasės auklėtojų analizė. Iškelta hipotezė, jog efektyviai pedagoginei pagalbai (savižudybių prevencijai) įgyvendinti trukdo nepakankamas socialinių pedagogų ir klasės auklėtojų bendradarbiavimas. Anketinės apklausos metodu buvo atliktas tyrimas, kurio tikslas - atskleisti socialinių pedagogų ir klasės auklėtojų bendradarbiavimo ypatumus. Atlikta statistinė duomenų analizė. Tyrime dalyvavo 263 pedagogai. Empirinėje dalyje nagrinėjama socialinio pedagogo ir klasės auklėtojo bendradarbiavimo situacija ir galimybės užtikrinant savižudybės prevencijos programos paslaugas vaikui ir jo aplinkai. Svarbiausios empirinio tyrimo išvados: 1. Bendri socialinių pedagogų ir klasės auklėtojų tikslai, padedant pagalbos reikalaujančiam mokiniui, formuoja teigiamą požiūrį į ugdymo institucijos aplinką bei tuo pačiu inicijuoja tarpusavio bendradarbiavimą. 2. Socialiniai pedagogai bei klasės auklėtojai nepakankamai aktyviai bendradarbiauja dirbdami savo darbą bei mokosi iš savo patirties: sieja teorines ir praktines žinias, apmąsto vartojamus darbo metodus bei galimus alternatyvius problemų sprendimo variantus, domisi grįžtamąja informacija, iškilusius klausimus aptaria konsultuodamiesi ir bendradarbiaudami su kolegomis. 3. Atlikus tyrimą paaiškėjo, jog hipotezė efektyviai pedagoginei pagalbai (savižudybių prevencijai) įgyvendinti trukdo nepakankamas socialinių pedagogų ir klasės auklėtojų... [toliau žr. visą tekstą] / Darbe atlikta teorinė bendradarbiavimo kultūros ugdymo įstaigoje tarp socialinių pedagogų ir klasės auklėtojų analizė. Iškelta hipotezė, jog efektyviai pedagoginei pagalbai (savižudybių prevencijai) įgyvendinti trukdo nepakankamas socialinių pedagogų ir klasės auklėtojų bendradarbiavimas. Anketinės apklausos metodu buvo atliktas tyrimas, kurio tikslas - atskleisti socialinių pedagogų ir klasės auklėtojų bendradarbiavimo ypatumus. Atlikta statistinė duomenų analizė. Tyrime dalyvavo 263 pedagogai. Empirinėje dalyje nagrinėjama socialinio pedagogo ir klasės auklėtojo bendradarbiavimo situacija ir galimybės užtikrinant savižudybės prevencijos programos paslaugas vaikui ir jo aplinkai. Svarbiausios empirinio tyrimo išvados: 1. Bendri socialinių pedagogų ir klasės auklėtojų tikslai, padedant pagalbos reikalaujančiam mokiniui, formuoja teigiamą požiūrį į ugdymo institucijos aplinką bei tuo pačiu inicijuoja tarpusavio bendradarbiavimą. 2. Socialiniai pedagogai bei klasės auklėtojai nepakankamai aktyviai bendradarbiauja dirbdami savo darbą bei mokosi iš savo patirties: sieja teorines ir praktines žinias, apmąsto vartojamus darbo metodus bei galimus alternatyvius problemų sprendimo variantus, domisi grįžtamąja informacija, iškilusius klausimus aptaria konsultuodamiesi ir bendradarbiaudami su kolegomis. 3. Atlikus tyrimą paaiškėjo, jog hipotezė efektyviai pedagoginei pagalbai (savižudybių prevencijai) įgyvendinti trukdo nepakankamas socialinių pedagogų ir klasės auklėtojų... [toliau žr. visą tekstą] / The theoretical work of cooperation in the cultural education institution between social class and teacher educators analysis. The hypothesis that an effective pedagogical assistance (Suicide Prevention) prevents the lack of social class and teacher educators co-operation. Method of questionnaire survey was carried out with a goal - to reveal the social class and teacher educators co-features. A statistic analysis of data. The study involved 263 teachers. The empirical part examines social class and teacher educator co-operation situation and the possibility of providing suicide prevention program services to children and the environment. The main empirical findings: 1. Shared social class and teacher educators support the objectives of which provides assistance to pupils, forming a positive attitude towards the environment and the educational institution at the same time initiate mutual cooperation. 2. Social class and teacher educators to actively cooperate with insufficient course of their work and learn from their experiences: links theoretical and practical knowledge, used to reflect on work practices and possible alternative options for solving problems, is interested in feedback, discuss issues raised during the consultation and collaboration with colleagues. 3. The study showed that the hypothesis of effective pedagogical aids (suicide prevention) prevents the lack of social class and teacher educators co-operation because of social class and teacher educators is an... [to full text]

There are significant mental health disparities in Aboriginal communities in Canada as a result of historical assimilation policies (Health Canada, 2012). One approach to mitigating these mental health concerns is through prevention programs that include a wilderness component. Wilderness based programs for Aboriginal youth are informed by cultural wisdom and empirical research that connects immersion in nature with psychological well-being. The goal of this study was to collaborate with two community partners (Nala Winds canoe family from the Heiltsuk First Nation, and Victoria Native Friendship Centre) to develop an evaluation tool that will satisfy mainstream funding standards as well as community, cultural standards. This tool-kit was designed to reflect the youth experience and mental health consequences of Tribal Journeys, an annual canoe journey program for Coastal First Nations peoples. The findings were shared with community partners and may be helpful in facilitating the creation, maintenance, and evaluation of other Aboriginal youth programs. / Graduate / 0620 / 0347 / 0621 / tansmethurst@gmail.com

The purpose of this study is to provide descriptions of conversations with survivors of suicide, including their relationships with the persons who committed suicide, the relationships that followed these deaths, their experiences of suicide, and the way that they made sense of these deaths. The epistemological framework of this dissertation is ecosystemic and social constructionist. This study involved in-depth interviews with three suicide survivors, exploring personal and professional domains. Thematic analysis was the method used to generate patterns of meaning. The researcher recounted the research participants' stories and punctuated emergent themes and patterns according to what she deemed important. Each story was contextualised, and included reflections of the researcher. Themes both common and unique to each participant story were highlighted and discussed. The information yielded from this study could have value to survivors of suicide and psychotherapists whose clients commit suicide. / Psychology / M.A. (Clinical Psychology)

The purpose of this project was to explore perceptions of effective components in adolescent suicide prevention programs among San Bernardino school counselors. The stress model and the mental health model are the two models implemented in suicide prevention programs.

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