@article{ref1,
title="The unmet support needs of family members caring for a suicidal person",
journal="Journal of mental health",
year="2015",
author="McLaughlin, Columba and McGowan, Iain and Kernohan, George and O'Neill, Siobhan",
volume="25",
number="3",
pages="212-216",
abstract="BACKGROUND: The prevention of suicide is a key aim for health care authorities and society in general and family members have a principal role in caring for suicidal people. However, the support needs of these essential family carers are relatively unknown. <br><br>AIM: To explore the support needs of family members of suicidal people. <br><br>METHOD: Eighteen participants were interviewed using a short topic guide. Transcripts were analysed using thematic analysis and confirmed by discussion. <br><br>FINDINGS: Family members of suicidal people have unmet needs (this was the main theme). Four sub-themes emerged: having practical support, respite and advice; feeling acknowledged and included; having someone to turn-to; and consistency of support. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Family members are perceived to have an important role in suicide prevention; however some carers experience a lack of support which impinges on their ability to undertake this role. Family members need be included in care and require support from healthcare staff.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0963-8237",
doi="10.3109/09638237.2015.1101421",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/09638237.2015.1101421"
}