Exploring Preference to Avoid or Seek Help in Person and Online Among College Students with Suicidal Ideation

Wilks, Chelsey R.; Ang, Sin Yee; Xi-yao, Wang; Arunagiri, Vinushini; Ward‐Ciesielski, Erin F.

doi:10.1521/jscp.2019.38.10.811

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“…Other online suicide prevention resources tailored for men have also shown promise, including one from Australia called Man Up , a well‐received and widely shared Facebook‐based health promotion campaign that engaged men in dialogue around masculinity and suicide (Schlichthorst et al, 2019). However, Wilks et al (2019) found that for some males at risk for suicide, they may not prefer online assistance as a method of support, at least as much as females do.…”

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Help‐seeking and Man Therapy: The impact of an online suicide intervention

Gilgoff

Wagner

Frey

et al. 2022

Suicide & Life Threat Behav

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Introduction: Suicide is a leading cause of death for men in the United States.Men traditionally have been hesitant to seek help, based on masculine norms of stoicism and self-reliance, among other factors. Man Therapy (MT) is an online suicide prevention and mental health initiative that provides promise for facilitating male help-seeking.Methods: This study draws on data from a randomized controlled trial which examined effects of MT on a sample of men residing in Michigan aged 25-64.The current study utilized logistic regression to test MT's effect on nonprofessional and professional help-seeking, controlling for marital status, education, and sexual orientation.Results: A statistically significant positive association was found between MT and professional help-seeking (OR = 1.55, p = 0.049). A significant inverse association was also found with marital status, with partnered men less likely to seek professional help (OR = 0.53, p = 0.007). There was no significant association between MT and nonprofessional help-seeking. Conclusion:Man Therapy demonstrates the promise of web-based suicide prevention efforts to reach men who typically do not engage in help-seeking, providing a gateway to vital professional support. As technology continues to emerge, further suicide research is needed on use of this modality with working-age men from diverse backgrounds.

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Help‐seeking and Man Therapy: The impact of an online suicide intervention

Gilgoff

Wagner

Frey

et al. 2022

Suicide & Life Threat Behav

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“…For example, prevention programs often market themselves as programs to help individuals cope with "stress" or "better manage emotions," and shy away from the use of diagnostic labels or pathologizing language. Additionally, as many emerging adults show a preference for seeking help online (e.g., Wilks et al, 2019), digital prevention programs could represent a first step for emerging adults who are looking for help to manage their symptoms but are not ready to seek formal in-person treatment. This stepped-care approach could capitalize on emerging adults' help-seeking preferences and represent a way to engage individuals in one type of psychological support that could help address psychological symptoms (or target underlying mechanisms).…”

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Preventing Anxiety and Depression in Emerging Adults: A Case for Targeting Help-Seeking Intentions and Behaviors

Nauphal

Ward‐Ciesielski

Eustis

2023

Journal of Prevention and Health Promotion

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Efforts to prevent anxiety and depressive disorders are considered a public health priority. However, emerging adults (ages 18–25) have traditionally been overlooked in the prevention literature. Recent suggestions to improve the design and evaluation of prevention programs propose a shift toward targeting and assessing changes in underlying mechanisms and protective factors that might buffer against the onset or worsening of symptoms and promote emotional well-being. In this conceptual paper, we aim to further this discussion on the optimal targets and goals of prevention programs and how best to tailor these programs to meet the needs of emerging adults. We first provide a brief overview of the prevention literature for depressive and anxiety symptoms among emerging adults. We then present an argument for expanding the focus of prevention programs to include an emphasis on factors affecting help-seeking intentions and behaviors as explicit targets. We argue this could improve the effectiveness and long-term impact of prevention efforts and provide a way to tailor programs to the unique developmental period of emerging adulthood. We propose that prevention programs should strive to target both mechanisms underlying depressive and anxious symptomatology, as well as those affecting help-seeking behaviors to arm emerging adults with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively manage their mental health needs. To this end, we outline a number of processes to prioritize and target in order to promote help-seeking in the context of prevention.

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“…Although online interventions have been shown to be effective in this review, it should be considered that some men at risk of suicide may not prefer online support, at least as much as women do [35]. Men traditionally view asking for help as non-masculine; however, further intervention studies are required to identify the impact of web-based methods on men's search for help [29].…”

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Men's mental health and interventions tailored to masculinity: a scoping review

2023

Journal of Men's Health

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Masculinity norms, characterized by specific behaviors, thoughts and emotions that are considered socially appropriate for both Eastern and Western men, have been perceived as obstacles to seeking professional help, especially in situations where men are mentally distressed. This scoping review aimed to gain insight into the different factors that affect men’s mental health and explore the different types of interventions tailored to masculinity conventions. Research published between January 2018 and June 2023 was examined using keywords to extract relevant studies from PubMed, CINAHL, SCOPUS and Web of Science, with discussion and cross-checking by both authors. Twelve studies consisting of six randomized-controlled trials, four qualitative studies and two mixed method studies were identified. A variety of interventions were identified in this review, including soccer-related physical activity-based interventions, online interventions, therapeutic counseling interventions that integrate interviews and cognitive-behavioral group therapy, and interventions using expert networks. The need for online interventions that consider traditional masculinity norms in encouraging help-seeking behavior, and the effectiveness of support groups in providing a safe space for men to discuss their mental health, are key findings. As a public health issue, men’s mental well-being is substantially significant, and tailored interventions are needed to support men’s mental health. Therefore, the implementation of effective interventions and the active role of policy makers in promoting mental health awareness for men is also required. Based on these findings, strategies to engage men in mental health services, strengthen social support networks, and challenge harmful male stereotypes within healthcare settings and communities should be considered.

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Exploring Preference to Avoid or Seek Help in Person and Online Among College Students with Suicidal Ideation

Cited by 11 publications

References 69 publications

Help‐seeking and Man Therapy: The impact of an online suicide intervention

Help‐seeking and Man Therapy: The impact of an online suicide intervention

Preventing Anxiety and Depression in Emerging Adults: A Case for Targeting Help-Seeking Intentions and Behaviors

Men's mental health and interventions tailored to masculinity: a scoping review

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