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Individuals with mental illness self-manage suicidality through various coping strategies. This self-management fosters independence and resilience, improving their overall well-being.

Area of Science:

  • Mental Health Research
  • Psychiatry
  • Qualitative Research

Background:

  • Investigated self-management of suicidality in individuals with mental illness experience in New Zealand.
  • Part of a larger qualitative study on suicidality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To understand the methods of self-management for suicidality.
  • To explore the reasons behind self-management of suicidality.
  • To examine the effects of self-management on suicidal thoughts and behaviors.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted interviews with 27 individuals experiencing mental illness and suicidality.
  • Utilized narrative thematic analysis for data interpretation.

Main Results:

Keywords:
mental illnessself-managementsuicidality

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  • Self-management was adopted either gradually alongside or in place of mental health services.
  • Reasons for self-management included dissatisfaction with services, desire for autonomy, and access difficulties.
  • Self-management strategies encompassed active coping, self-care, cognitive reframing, self-awareness, and peer support.

    • Conclusions:

    • Self-management of suicidality promotes independence and resilience.
    • It can foster a sense of citizenship, mutuality, and personal achievement.