Suicide attempts as turning points

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to examine why an attempt at suicide does not always indicate the beginning of a life with poor mental health.

Design/methodology/approach

Case studies, supplemented by follow-up studies of attempted suicides.

Findings

One of the strongest predictors of a healthy life after the suicide attempt was found to be improvement in the appropriateness of behavior toward others and improved adult functioning.

Originality/value

The results suggest that behavioral coaching, in addition to traditional psychiatric treatment, could help attempted suicides move on with their lives productively.

Citation

Lester, D. (2024), "Suicide attempts as turning points", Mental Health and Social Inclusion, Vol. 28 No. 2, pp. 166-169. https://doi.org/10.1108/MHSI-12-2022-0092