The psychosocial needs of parents of adolescents who attempt suicide

Ngwane, Vangi E.; Wath, Anna Elizabeth Van der

doi:10.1080/14330237.2019.1647494

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“…Fourteen studies described participants' emotional reactions (Asare-Doku et al, 2017;Buus et al, 2014;Daly, 2005;Doyle et al, 2021;Dransart & Guerry, 2017;Garcia-Williams & McGee, 2016;Hellerova et al, 2022;Ngwane & van Der Wath, 2019;Nosek, 2008;Nygaard et al, 2019;Talseth et al, 2001;…”

Section: Descriptive Theme 11: Emotional Responses To Suicidal Behavi...mentioning

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“…A study conducted in Ghana (Asare-Doku et al, 2017) identified social support as a coping resource for mothers, but not fathers, interpreted by the author as evidence of gendered responses to suicidal behaviour within the family. Some carers had sought professional emotional support, primarily in the form of individual counselling (Garcia-Williams & McGee, 2016;Nosek, 2008;Nygaard et al, 2019;Vandewalle et al, 2021;Wolk-Wasserman, 1987a) while others identified personal professional emotional support as an unresolved support need (Dransart & Guerry, 2017;Inscoe et al, 2021;Ngwane & van Der Wath, 2019;Wolk-Wasserman, 1987b).…”

Section: Descriptive Theme 12: Coping Alongside Suicide Riskmentioning

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“…Other consequences of limited communication with health professionals included feelings of guilt about the inadequacy of carers' own actions (Ngwane & van Der Wath, 2019;Vandewalle et al, 2021) and a sense of being an informant rather than a partner in care (Dransart & Guerry, 2017;Vandewalle et al, 2021;Wolk-Wasserman, 1987b). One carer described this as 'a feeling of not being listened to, of not knowing where to go, whom to reach out to, how to find help…we are alone, powerless, we don't know what to do' (Dransart & Guerry,p.…”

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Caring for a friend or family member who has experienced suicidal behaviour: A systematic review and qualitative synthesis

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Friends and family members can be important sources of support for people who are or have been suicidal. This review aimed to synthesise qualitative evidence regarding carers' perspectives of supporting someone who has experienced suicidal behaviour. Methods: Five electronic databases (Web of Science, CINAHL, PsychINFO, MEDLINE, and SocINDEX) were searched from inception to May 2022. Eligible qualitative studies were published in English and investigated the caring experiences of friends or family members of people who had experienced suicidal behaviour, defined as any form of suicidal ideation and/or attempts. Studies focused on non-suicidal self-injury or suicide bereavement were excluded. Data from 19 eligible studies were analysed using thematic synthesis. Results: Initial carer reactions to suicidal behaviour included profound anxiety and intensive monitoring for signs of increased suicide risk amongst those they supported. Carers also reported significant challenges with understanding how to provide effective interpersonal support following suicidal crises. Professional support was perceived to be most effective when provided in a timely, interpersonally sensitive and safety-focused manner. However, several studies detailed carers' difficulties accessing appropriate support and challenges managing their own distress. Conclusions: Carers face significant challenges with knowing how to respond to suicidal behaviour, where to find appropriate help, and how to manage their own distress.

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Section: Descriptive Theme 11: Emotional Responses To Suicidal Behavi...mentioning

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Section: Descriptive Theme 12: Coping Alongside Suicide Riskmentioning

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“…stigma by association or courtesy stigma). For close persons a distinction can be made between persons caring for a person affected by suicidality [13][14][15], and persons who lost a close person by suicide [16][17][18]. In the latter case, stigma is linked to reduced psychological and somatic functioning and grief difficulties [19].…”

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Development of an online suicide prevention program involving people with lived experience: ideas and challenges

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Background Fear of stigmatization, self-stigmatization, and insufficient information can lead to secrecy, reduced help-seeking, lower self-esteem, and lower self-efficacy among people affected by suicidality or suicide. Therefore, we developed an online suicide prevention program aiming to improve knowledge about suicidality and suicide stigma. Methods Inspired by the Australian program The Ripple Effect, a German team comprising people with lived experience of suicide, researchers, and clinicians was established for developing an online suicide prevention program. Therefore, we oriented on guidelines for evidence-based health information, for reporting on suicide, and on dealing with suicidality. The lived experience team discussed and developed concept, structure, and content of the program. This manuscript presents summaries of protocols from 16 team meetings and 3 written text reviews to outline the program development process. A summative evaluation 3 years after program development began was qualitatively analyzed based on thematic analysis. Results Between 2018 und 2021, the lived experience team (n = 10) discussed possibilities of support in suicidal crises, attitudes towards suicide, content, and design of the online program. In a structured process, six members of the lived experience team reviewed the content. Eight persons shared their lived experience of suicide in video reports by focusing on constructive ways of dealing with suicidality or a loss by suicide, conveying hope and encouraging people to continue living. Team members recommended greater public and patient involvement from the application stage, as well as more financial and personnel resources. Conclusions Through contributions to discussions and text reviews, the lived experience team shaped decisions in the program development process. While involving persons with lived experiences of suicide, it is important to consider that suicidality is 1. emotionally challenging, 2. a stigmatized issue, and 3. that the aspect of safety must be a priority. A distinction must be made between the duty of care based on actual risk and inappropriate overprotection. Hereby, transparency, autonomy, and a clear structure appeared to be helpful. For further research, we recommend a structured formative review process of the development of the program. Additionally, we recommend discussing the purpose and the specific design of the evaluation with a lived experience team in advance. Trial registration German Clinical Trial RegisterDRKS00015071 on August 6, 2018.

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“…stigma by association or courtesy stigma). For close persons a distinction can be made between persons caring for a person affected by suicidality (13)(14)(15), and persons who lost a close person by suicide (16-18). In the latter case, stigma is linked to reduced psychological and somatic functioning and grief di culties (19).…”

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Development of an online suicide prevention program involving people with lived experience: ideas and challenges

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Background Fear of stigmatization, self-stigmatization, and insufficient information can lead to secrecy, reduced help-seeking, lower self-esteem, and lower self-efficacy among people affected by suicidality or suicide. Therefore, we developed an online suicide prevention program aiming to improve knowledge about suicidality and suicide stigma. Methods Inspired by the Australian program The Ripple Effect, a German team comprising people with lived suicide experience, researchers, and clinicians was established for developing an online suicide prevention program. Therefore, we oriented on guidelines for evidence-based health information, for reporting on suicide, and on dealing with suicidality. The lived experience team discussed and developed concept, structure, and content of the program. This manuscript presents summaries of protocols from 16 team meetings and 3 written text reviews to outline the program development process. A summative evaluation 3 years after program development began is qualitatively analyzed based on thematic analysis. Results Between 2018 und 2021, the lived experience team (n = 10) discussed possibilities of support in suicidal crises, attitudes towards suicide, content, and design of the online program. In a structured process, six members of the lived experience team reviewed the content. Eight persons shared their lived suicide experience in video reports by focusing on constructive ways of dealing with suicidality or a loss by suicide, conveying hope and encouraged people to continue living. Team members recommended greater public and patient involvement from the application stage, as well as more financial and personnel resources. Conclusions Through contributions to discussions and text reviews, the lived experience team shaped decisions in the program development process. While involving persons with lived suicide experience, it is important to consider that suicidality is 1. emotionally challenging, 2. a stigmatized issue, and 3. that the aspect of safety must be a priority. A distinction must be made between the duty of care based on actual risk and inappropriate overprotection. Hereby, transparency, autonomy, and a clear structure appeared to be helpful. For further research, we recommend a structured formative review process of the development of the program. We recommend discussing the purpose and the specific design of the evaluation with a lived experience team in advance. Trial registration German Clinical Trial Register DRKS00015071 on August 6, 2018.

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The psychosocial needs of parents of adolescents who attempt suicide

Cited by 8 publications

References 35 publications

Caring for a friend or family member who has experienced suicidal behaviour: A systematic review and qualitative synthesis

Caring for a friend or family member who has experienced suicidal behaviour: A systematic review and qualitative synthesis

Development of an online suicide prevention program involving people with lived experience: ideas and challenges

Development of an online suicide prevention program involving people with lived experience: ideas and challenges

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