Distress Behaviour: a Study of Selected Samaritan Clients and Parasuicides (‘Attempted Suicide’ Patients)

Kreitman, Norman; Chowdhury, Nilima

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“…Consistent with this study, research shows that both men and women who contact helplines are less likely to be married, and are more likely to be living apart from their family or friends (Kreitman and Chowdhury, 1973). Others found that helpline callers express feelings of loneliness and isolation (Daoud and Kindynis, 1987;Eldrid, 1993;Haynes and Dieppe, 1993;Stewart and Glenwick, 1992;Williams and Douds, 1973).…”

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confidence: 61%

The telephone helpline as social support

Lazar¹,

Erera²

1998

International Social Work

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This study examines ERAN, Israel's unique national telephone helpline. We consider the role of the helpline in providing social support for single and married callers, an issue that has received little attention in the literature. We also examine how helpline use in Israel compares with what studies have shown about helpline use in other countries. Focusing on the issue of social support, the study compares married and single calls in their utilization of ERAN. The specific research questions were: (1) what kinds of problems do callers present?(2) what kinds of help do callers request?.Helplines have become an established component of many communities' social services. Their popularity stems from the helplines' accessibility, an increased willingness of people to seek help in times of stress, declining opportunities for intimate relationships, and, as some suggest, a preference for a 'quick fix' over traditional therapies (Goud, 1985). Ouchi and Johnson (1978) attribute the increase of helplines to the weakening of traditional sources of social support -the family, church, and community.

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Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 61%

The telephone helpline as social support

Lazar¹,

Erera²

1998

International Social Work

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“…Many study participants were unaware of local services that provide support to individuals who self-harm. 44 They often urged professionals to provide people with more information about local formal support services and how to contact them. 23,33…”

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“…(p. 21) 26 Many study participants were unaware of local services that provide support to individuals who self-harm. 44 They often urged professionals to provide people with more information about local formal support services and how to contact them. 23,33 Participants felt it was essential that services be as accessible as possible by being staffed 24 h a day and providing walk-in services.…”

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Attitudes towards clinical services among people who self-harm: systematic review

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The prevalence of self-harm, defined as any intentional selfpoisoning or self-injury regardless of the degree of suicidal intent, 1 and the high rate of repetition and eventual suicide 2,3 make selfharm a major healthcare problem in many parts of the world. [4][5][6] Despite widespread variation in services and the general trend towards greater inclusion of consumer views in the evaluation of health service outcomes, 7-9 there appears to have been little attempt to draw together the available evidence on people's perceptions of self-harm services. Assembling such information is important in the design and successful implementation of better quality care. 10 We have conducted a systematic review of the international literature on people's attitudes to and satisfaction with health services (specifically medical management, in-hospital psychiatric management and post-discharge management) following selfharm in order to inform the development of improved services. MethodWe sought to identify all relevant qualitative and quantitative studies of participants of either gender or any age who had engaged in self-poisoning or self-injury and had contact with hospital services. We also included studies of patients' friends or relatives. Electronic databases (EMBASE, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, AMED, British Nursing Index, CINAHL, Global Health, HMIC, International Bibliography of the Social Sciences, Sociofile and SIGLE) were searched for any relevant international literature published until June 2006. Search terms relevant to the experiences of care of individuals who self-harm were those used in the National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health 10 report on self-harm (see online supplement). Reference lists of relevant studies were also searched. There were no language restrictions. Experts in the field working in non-English speaking countries were consulted in order to determine whether they knew of any published or unpublished literature concerning attitudes to services among those who self-harm.Research based on quantitative methods was used to provide evidence about the general experiences of a larger population of people who self-harm, with findings from qualitative studies used to extend understanding through the recounting of specific examples and incidents. Data were extracted independently by two reviewers. For studies using qualitative methodology, quotations and themes regarding attitudes and experiences of services were coded using a pen and paper method by a single reviewer (T.T.). The second reviewer (S.F.) extracted data to ensure all relevant quotations and topics were recorded and to reduce possible bias in reporting findings. Similarities and differences between participants' accounts were noted.The quality of all included studies was assessed independently by at least two reviewers using a combination of the Social Care Institute for Excellence's quality assessment tool 11 and the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme's '10 Questions to Help you Make Sense of Qualitative Research'.12 Relevance was assessed usi...

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“…(This figure is considerably higher than those reported in earlier surveys. In 1969 only 14 per cent of parasuicides admitted to King's College Hospital and 31 per cent of those admitted to the Edinburgh R P T C were similarly informed about Samaritans (Bagley 1970;Kreitman and Chowdhury 1973). Since 1969, the Samaritans have gained publicity by means of a television drama series in 1972 (The Befrienders) and more recently by posters and other advertisements.…”

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Suicide and deliberate self-harm

Treasden¹

2011

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Distress Behaviour: a Study of Selected Samaritan Clients and Parasuicides (‘Attempted Suicide’ Patients)

Cited by 14 publications

References 7 publications

The telephone helpline as social support

The telephone helpline as social support

Attitudes towards clinical services among people who self-harm: systematic review

Suicide and deliberate self-harm

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