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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Detta är en fördjupande studie baserat på en kvantitativ folkhälsoundersökning som visade samband i särskilt utsatthet bland förekomst av vilka som allvarligt övervägt självmord och demografiska faktorer hos folkbokförda i Umeå. Byggt på premissen av det pågående suicidpreventiva arbetet i Umeå tar denna studie i anspråk att utforska vilka livsomständigheter som skiljer sig åt mellan den generella populationen i Umeå jämfört med de som allvarligt övervägt självmord, samt föreslå suicidpreventiva åtgärdsförslag utifrån resultaten.    Data som omsattes i denna studie var ursprungligen insamlat av Övergripande planering Umeå kommun genom ett stratifierat urval som svarade mot olika demografiska områden av Umeå som resulterade i 2588 svaranden, med en svarsfrekvens av 37% som deltog i en folkhälsoundersökning som omfattade 102 frågor vilka var kvalitetskontrollerade av SCB.  Studieförfattarna utformade en metod för att skala ner urvalet av livsomständigheter till 15 variabler som skulle överensstämma med studiens teman: demografi, ekonomiska förutsättningar, vanor, mående och stöd som alla ställdes mot frågan: “Har du allvarligt övervägt självmord?”, där 10,7% av de tillfrågade svarade affirmativt. Slutsatser av denna studie är att undersökta livsomständigheter såsom socioekonomiska faktorer, vanor, demografiska faktorer, mående och stöd indikeras vara relaterade till en högre förekomst av att ha allvarligt övervägt självmord för folkbokförda i Umeå. Bland annat visas fulltidsanställda vara 22,9% mindre sannolika- där studerande är mer än dubbelt så sannolika- där personer som har sjuk- eller aktivitetsersättning var 444,9% mer sannolika att allvarligt ha övervägt självmord. Svaranden anger oftare sämre sömn (42,9% jämfört med 70,7%) hos de som allvarligt övervägt självmord. 77,4% av svaranden med ångestrelaterade svårigheter- 43,0% av svaranden med behov av psykisk vård som inte sökt- och 56,4% av svaranden med psykiska funktionshinder uppger att de allvarligt övervägt självmord jämfört med 10,7% hos generella svaranden. Utifrån studiens resultat föreslår studieförfattarna kompletterande lokala suicidpreventiva åtgärder, men finner behov av åtgärder med nationellt omfång för att svara mot de bredare socioekonomiska- och sociala problem som premissen och resultatet av denna studie belyser. / This is an in-depth study based on a quantitative public health survey which raised cause for concern about sociodemographic differences in occurrence of who has seriously considered suicide in the municipality of Umeå. Following the premise built on the current suicide prevention work in Umeå this study aims to give insight on which living circumstances differ regarding those with suicidal ideation in Umeå compared to the general population and what proposed actions might be indicated from the results.   The data used in this study was originally sampled by Övergripande planering, Umeå municipality using a stratified selection of different demographics in Umeå resulting in 2588 participants, an answer rate of 37% who answered a public health survey consisting of 102 questions, which was quality checked by SCB.   By process of elimination finding relevant living circumstances the authors designed a method of selection resulting in 15 variables consistent with the subtypes: demographics, economical circumstances, habits, health and support, all of which to correlate with the question translated to: “Have you seriously considered suicide?” where 10,7% of respondents answered positively.   Conclusions from this study are that certain life circumstances such as socioeconomic factors, habits, demographic factors, well-being and support is indicated being related to a higher prevalence of having seriously considered suicide amongst habitants of Umeå. Key findings include full-time employed was 22,9% less likely-, where students were more than two times more likely- and people on welfare or sick leave were 444,9% more likely to have seriously considered suicide. Respondents are less likely to have a good nights sleep (42,9% compared to 70,7%) if they have seriously considered suicide. 77,4% of those with anxiety-related issues, 43,0% of those in need of medical care for psychological health and 56,4% of respondents with psychological disability responds to have seriously considered suicide compared to the average of 10,7%. The authors provide examples of local implementations based on the findings but arrive at the need for a national scope to come to terms with the wider socio-economic and social issues that is suggested by the premise and result of this study.

Introduktion: Psykisk ohälsa har ökat markant de senaste åren bland unga i Sverige och därmed även konsekvenser av psykisk ohälsa enligt forskningen. Flickor är i högre grad drabbade av psykisk ohälsa medan pojkar i högre utsträckning begår suicid. Orsaken till denna ökning är komplex, men det finns fortfarande stora kunskapsluckor kring varför det ser ut så. Få studier bekräftar eller beskriver arbetsmetoder och tillvägagångssätt samt effekter av samhällsaktörers hälsofrämjande och förebyggande arbete. Syfte: Denna studies syfte är att undersöka hur valda samhällsaktörer inom en region i södra Sverige arbetar hälsofrämjande med psykisk hälsa och suicidprevention hos ungdomar. Följande frågeställningar användes: Hur arbetar samhällsaktörer för att nå ut till ungdomar? Vilka arbetsmetoder använder aktörerna för att främja psykisk hälsa och suicidprevention hos ungdomar? Skiljer sig arbetsmetoderna för att främja psykisk hälsa och suicidprevention mellan pojkar och flickor? Metod: Kvalitativa semistrukturerade intervjuer genomfördes, som analyserades utifrån innehållsanalys med en induktiv ansats. Resultat: Fem kategorier växte fram: Utbildning ökar samhällsaktörers kompetens, Arbetsmetoder som stärker ungdomars psykiska hälsa, Hälsofrämjande insatser för psykisk hälsa och suicidprevention, Utmaningar i arbetet med att stärka ungdomars psykiska hälsa och Mål med hälsofrämjande- och suicidpreventivt arbete. Slutsats: Samhällsaktörers gemensamma mål var att stärka unga individer att själva söka hjälp när det förekom ett behov. Ett salutogent fokus var också närvarande samt olika tillvägagångssätt för att nå målet att stärka unga individer. Tillvägagångssätten handlade bland annat om samverkan, kunskapsutveckling och digitala verktyg. / Introduction: Mental illness has increased significantly in recent years among adolescents in Sweden thus also the consequences of mental illness according to research. Girls are more affected by mental illness while boys are more likely to commit suicide. The reason for this increase is complex, but there are still large gaps in knowledge about why it looks this way. Few studies confirm or describe work methods and approaches and effects of community workers health promotion and prevention work. Aim: The purpose of this study is to investigate how selected community workers within a region in southern Sweden work to promote mental health and suicide prevention for adolescents. Following questions were used: How do the community workers reach adolescents? Which approach do the community workers use to promote mental health and suicide prevention to adolescents? Does the method between promoting mental health and suicide prevention differ between boys and girls? Method: Qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted, which were analysed based on content analysis with an inductive approach. Result: Five categories emerged: Education increases the competence of community workers, Work methods that strengthen adolescents mental health, Health-promoting efforts for mental health and suicide prevention, Challenges in the work to strengthen adolescents mental health and Goals with health-promoting and suicide-preventive work. Conclusion: Community workers common goal was to empowering adolescents to seek help themselves when needed. A salutogenic focus was present as well as different approaches to reach the goal of empowering adolescents. The approaches were for instance through collaboration, knowledge development and digital tools.