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[Can social support help prevent men from suicide attempt?].

Janie Houle¹, Brian L Mishara, François Chagnon

¹Chercheure, Direction de santé publique de Montréal.

Sante Mentale Au Quebec

|March 1, 2006

Summary

Social support acts as a protective factor against suicide attempts in men. Men who attempted suicide perceived less support and were less satisfied with it, especially concrete help and reassurance.

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Area of Science:

Psychiatry
Psychology
Sociology

Background:

Suicidal behavior represents a significant public health concern.
Men are disproportionately affected by suicide completion rates.
The role of social support in mitigating suicide attempts requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine social support as a protective factor for suicide attempts in men.
To identify key sources and forms of social support crucial for prevention.

Main Methods:

Comparative study design.
Inclusion of two groups of men (n=80) experiencing comparable stressful life events.
Assessment of perceived social support and satisfaction with support received.

Main Results:

Men with a history of suicide attempts reported significantly lower perceived social support.
Lower satisfaction with received support was noted in the suicide attempt group.
Concrete assistance and validation of self-worth emerged as critical forms of support.

Conclusions:

Social support is a vital protective factor in preventing male suicide attempts.
Targeted interventions should focus on enhancing concrete help and reassurance.
Strengthening social support networks is crucial for suicide prevention strategies in men.

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