Too strong? Barriers from getting support before a suicide attempt in Lithuania. Issue 8 (13th September 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dadašev, Said; Skruibis, Paulius; Gailienė, Danutė; Latakienė, Jolanta; Grižas, Antanas
• Is Part Of: Death studies. Volume 40:Issue 8(2016)
• Page Start: 507
• Page End: 512
• Publication Date: 2016-09-13
• Subjects: Death -- Psychological aspects -- Periodicals; Terminal care -- Periodicals; Death -- Moral and ethical aspects -- Periodicals; 306.9
• DOI: 10.1080/07481187.2016.1184725
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0748-1187

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The study aimed to understand the tendencies of help seeking before a suicide attempt in Lithuania. An analysis of interviews with 21 Lithuanian adults demonstrated strong avoidance of seeking help. The main reasons for avoidance included a lack of trust in other people, thinking that one must solve problems independently without sharing them, avoiding troubling others, and a belief that showing genuine emotions is a sign of weakness. These findings may contribute to suicide prevention by more deeply understanding the barriers to help seeking among high suicide risk groups, particularly in countries with a traumatic historical experience.