Citation

Rasmussen ML, Hjelmeland H, Dieserud G. Death Stud. 2018; 42(2): 96-103.

Affiliation

a Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Mental Health and Suicide , Oslo , Norway.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/07481187.2017.1328468

PMID

28489969

Abstract

This study explores barriers to help-seeking among young men prior to suicide. We analysed 61in -depth interviews with parents, siblings, friends, and ex-partners of ten young men (aged 18-30) with no record of mental illness, as well as six suicide notes, using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. Three barriers emerged: (a) A total defeat; (b) No room for weakness; and (c) Fear of mental disorder. The shame from falling short of standards (own/significant male others') could be a considerable barrier to help-seeking in a suicidal crisis.

Language: en

Keywords

barriers to help-seeking; psychological autopsy study; suicide; suicide prevention; young men