Understanding Protective Factors for Men at Risk of Suicide Using the CHIME Framework: The Primacy of Relational Connectedness.

ABSTRACT: Suicide is a global problem, ranking among the leading causes of death in many countries across the world. Most people who die by suicide are "under the radar", having never seen a mental health professional or been diagnosed with a mental illness. This article describes the protective factors for men experiencing suicidal thoughts, plans, and/or attempts who are "under the radar". Using in-depth qualitative interviews, we aimed to understand stakeholder perspectives on the protective factors that influence men's wellbeing. The pervasiveness of relational connectedness in men's narratives was identified as a central protective factor. Other key protective factors included meaningful activity, empowerment, and hope. These results have the potential to facilitate the development of focused c

SUBMITTER: Boydell KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9914937 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature