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Suicide ideation and community support: an evaluation of two programs
A De Man1, L Labrèche-Gauthier
1Department of Psychology, Bishop's University, Lennoxville, Quebec, Canada.
Journal of Clinical Psychology
|January 1, 1991
Summary
Both community support programs improved self-esteem and reduced stress and suicidal thoughts in participants. However, the specific social support methods used did not significantly alter suicide ideation levels between the groups.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Suicidal ideation is a significant public health concern.
- Community-based support programs can play a role in mental health interventions.
- Understanding the differential impact of social support is crucial for effective interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effectiveness of two distinct community-based support programs.
- To examine the impact of these programs on self-esteem, stress, and suicide ideation.
- To determine if different social support approaches yield varying outcomes in reducing suicidal ideation.
Main Methods:
- A study involving thirty-one suicidal French-Canadian men and women.
- Assessment of self-esteem, life stress, and suicide ideation levels.
- Comparison of outcomes between participants in two different community-based support programs.
Main Results:
- Participants in both support programs showed increased self-esteem.
- Both programs led to a reduction in reported life stress.
- Suicide ideation decreased in participants across both intervention groups.
Conclusions:
- Community-based social support programs are effective in improving mental health indicators.
- While both programs showed positive effects, the specific social support strategies did not differentially impact suicide ideation.
- Further research may explore nuances in social support delivery for enhanced efficacy in suicide prevention.