Citation

Hausmann-Stabile C, Gulbas L, Zayas LH. Arch. Suicide Res. 2018; 22(1): 165-172.

Affiliation

University of Texas at Austin.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, International Academy of Suicide Research, Publisher Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/13811118.2017.1304305

PMID

28273030

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: We examine the treatment narratives of Latina adolescent suicide attempters to understand their experiences undergoing care.

METHODS: Content and thematic analysis of 68 interviews with Latina adolescent suicide attempters.

RESULTS: Most teens who described positive experiences undergoing treatment (n = 39, 44.1%) did so when discussing outpatient mental health services (n = 30, 72.9%). Latinas felt that the providers who fostered their autonomy and connectedness helped them become active agents in their recovery.

CONCLUSIONS: Clinicians serving suicidal Latinas must allow them to exercise agency while feeling emotionally connected to providers. To help Latinas manage their suicidality, treatments need to address the teens' developmental needs.

Language: en

Keywords

latina; narratives; suicide attempts; treatment