Too strong? Barriers from getting support before a suicide attempt in Lithuania

Death Stud. 2016 Sep;40(8):507-512. doi: 10.1080/07481187.2016.1184725. Epub 2016 Jun 3.

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.

MeSH terms

  • Adaptation, Psychological
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Health Services Accessibility*
  • Help-Seeking Behavior*
  • Humans
  • Lithuania
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Suicide, Attempted / prevention & control*
  • Suicide, Attempted / psychology*
  • Young Adult