Emergency first responders’ misconceptions about suicide: A descriptive study

Background: In 2022, suicide was the second leading cause of external death in Spain (the first among young people aged 15–29 years). This study aims to analyze the presence of myths among emergency first responders and identify the most prevalent false beliefs among them. Methods: The research is a observational and descriptive study carried out […]

Content analysis of suicide prevention web pages from perspective of preventive psychiatric approaches

Suicide is a serious public health problem; however, suicides are preventable with evidence-based and often low-cost interventions. This study analyzes the online content of suicide prevention and helps websites in the context of preventive psychiatry. The universe and sample of the research consisted of 147 web pages whose links can be found on the most […]

Caring for family members following suicide: Professionals’ experiences of responsibility

Background When a patient commits suicide while hospitalized in the psychiatric ward, the mental healthcare professionals (MHCPs) who have had the patient in their care encounter the family members immediately following the suicide. Professionals who encounter the bereaved in this first critical phase may have a significant impact on the grieving process. By providing ethically […]

Ecological momentary assessment of mental health in adults at suicide risk: An observational study protocol

Aims: To describe the research protocol for an ecological momentary assessment (EMA) designed to examine patterns of suicidal ideation and relevant psychosocial stress indicators in adults at risk for suicide. Design: This observational and longitudinal study will collect data for 28 consecutive days. Methods: A total of 150 adults at risk for suicide will be […]

An exploration into suicide prevention initiatives for mental health nurses: A systematic literature review

Mental health and suicide prevention are national health priorities in Australia, with research currently focussed towards the ZERO Suicide (ZS) initiative. The aim of this review was to evaluate the impact of suicide prevention programmes, in particular the ZS prevention initiative. A systematic review using the PRISMA guidelines was conducted using six EBSCO Host databases; […]