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What Interrupts Suicide Attempts in Men: A Qualitative Study.
Michael J Player1, Judy Proudfoot1, Andrea Fogarty1
1Black Dog Institute, Sydney, Australia; Centre for Research Excellence in Suicide Prevention, Sydney, Australia; Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.
Plos One
|June 20, 2015
Summary
Men at risk of suicide often misinterpret their own behavioral changes. Tailored interventions focusing on practical help, emotional support, and family roles are crucial for male suicide prevention.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Men exhibit higher suicide rates, yet research on their specific needs for intervention is limited.
- Understanding factors that help or hinder suicide prevention for men is critical.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore factors influencing interventions for men at risk of suicide.
- To identify the roles of social support networks in male suicide prevention.
- To understand the experiences of men and their support systems post-suicide attempt.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study involving 35 male suicide survivors through one-to-one interviews.
- Focus groups with 47 family and friends of male suicide survivors.
- Thematic analysis of interview and focus group data.
Main Results:
- Suicidal behavior development follows a path linked to mood, stoicism, coping, and stressors.
- Men at risk often misinterpret their own mood and behavioral shifts.
- Interventions should address practical needs, emotional support, and family roles to interrupt suicidal ideation.
Conclusions:
- Interventions for men at risk of suicide require tailoring to individual needs, risk indicators, and preferences.
- Recognizing and addressing men's misinterpretation of their own changes is key.
- This study uniquely combines perspectives from suicidal men and their support networks to inform prevention strategies.
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