How do group workers respond to suicidal behavior? Experiences and perceptions of suicidal female adolescents residing in secure residential youth care in the Netherlands.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adolescent suicidal behavior, including non-suicidal self-injury, is increasingly prevalent in Secure Residential Youth Care (SRYC) in the Netherlands. Group workers play a vital role in the well-being and functioning of adolescents in SRYC as they interact with adolescents on a daily basis. However, we have little understanding of how adolescents perceive group workers' responses to suicidal behavior and we lack knowledge about the impact of these responses on adolescents and the group climate.

Aim

The aim of this study is to explore (a) how adolescents value group workers responses towards suicidal behavior and (b) the impact of these responses on adolescents, as well as (c) on the group climate. The results can be used to develop care-policy to improve care for

SUBMITTER: Kaijadoe SPT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10062624 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature