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Issues Most Important to Parents After Their Children's Suicide Attempt: A Pilot Delphi Study
Kari Hickey1, Jeanette Rossetti1, Jan Strom1
1School of Nursing and Health Studies, Northern IL University, DeKalb, USA.
Summary
Parents of adolescents who attempted suicide need support in keeping children safe, understanding triggers, preventing future attempts, and rebuilding trust. This research highlights key parental concerns following a non-fatal suicide attempt.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent mental health
- Suicidology
- Parental support
Background:
- Suicide is a leading cause of death for adolescents (15-24 years).
- Non-lethal suicide attempts are significant risk factors for completed suicide.
- Limited research exists on the needs of parents whose children have made non-lethal suicide attempts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the primary concerns of parents whose adolescents have made a non-lethal suicide attempt.
- To gather insights from the perspective of adolescent mental health professionals.
Main Methods:
- A pilot study utilizing a two-round Delphi technique.
- An interdisciplinary panel of adolescent mental health experts was convened.
- Consensus was sought on critical issues for parents post-attempt.
Main Results:
- Parents' key concerns include ensuring child safety.
- Identifying the causes and triggers of the suicide attempt is crucial.
- Developing strategies for suicide attempt prevention and fostering communication and trust are paramount.
Conclusions:
- Understanding parental needs is vital for developing effective interventions.
- These findings can inform clinicians in creating targeted support for families.
- Enhanced parental support can contribute to preventing youth suicide.
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