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Suicide: life span considerations
1Employee Support Program, Mental Health Outpatient Clinic, VA North Texas Health Care System, 4500 South Lancaster Road, Dallas, TX 75216, USA. Deborah.antai-otong@med.va.gov
The Nursing Clinics of North America
|April 26, 2003
Summary
Suicide is a cry for help stemming from emotional pain. Nurses play a vital role in suicide prevention by recognizing at-risk individuals and implementing holistic, culturally sensitive interventions.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Nursing
- Public Health
Background:
- Daily life stressors can lead to overwhelming emotional distress.
- When coping mechanisms fail, individuals, including youth and adults, may resort to suicide.
- Suicide affects various age groups, including older adults, children, and adolescents.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss suicide among different age groups.
- To describe the nurse's role in suicide prevention.
- To highlight the importance of holistic and culturally sensitive interventions.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on suicide across age groups.
- Analysis of the nurse's role in assessment and intervention.
- Emphasis on holistic care and cultural sensitivity in nursing practice.
Main Results:
- Suicide is linked to profound emotional pain and distress.
- Nurses are crucial in identifying high-risk populations and providing care.
- Effective interventions focus on enhancing coping skills and restoring balance.
Conclusions:
- Suicide prevention is the ultimate goal for nurses.
- Understanding the emotional pain behind suicidal behavior is key.
- Therapeutic relationships and adaptive coping skills are essential for all age groups.