A qualitative exploration of young people's experiences of attempted suicide in the context of alcohol and substance use.

ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to explore young people's experiences of the role and the processes underpinning the use of alcohol and/or other substances in attempts to end their life. Seven young people, aged 16-25 years old, were interviewed using in-depth, semi-structured interviews. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis was used to analyse these interviews and develop an understanding of how young people understand their attempted suicide in the context of alcohol and/or other substance use. The analysis identified four superordinate themes reflecting young people's experiences across the seven interviews. Superordinate themes included: i) The complexity of relationships; ii) The double-edged sword of alcohol and substance use; iii) The straw that broke the camel's back; and iv) Reflect

SUBMITTER: Guest R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8407575 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature