@article{ref1,
title="Spirituality, religion and suicidality among veterans: a qualitative study",
journal="Archives of suicide research",
year="2018",
author="Lusk, Jaimie and Dobscha, Steven K. and Kopacz, Marek and Frances Ritchie, Mary and Ono, Sarah",
volume="22",
number="2",
pages="311-326",
abstract="OBJECTIVES: This qualitative study explores the relationship between Veterans' spirituality/religion and suicide ideation and attempts. <br><br>METHODS: Qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted with 30 Veterans who either endorsed chronic suicidal ideation or had made suicide attempt(s). Interviews explored the bi-directional relationship between spirituality/religion (e.g., beliefs, practices and experiences), and suicide ideation and behaviors. Interviews were analyzed using thematic analysis. <br><br>RESULTS: Veterans' responses indicate that spirituality/religion can discourage or permit suicidal ideation, help in coping with ideation, and facilitate meaning making and coping in the presence of self-perceived suffering. Veterans who survived a suicide attempt explored the impact of their spirituality/religion on their recovery. <br><br>CONCLUSION: Findings highlight a complex and diverse relationship between spirituality/religion and suicidality. These findings may inform further research on treatment strategies that assess the function of spirituality/religion, and incorporate protective aspects of spirituality/religion into mental health treatment.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1381-1118",
doi="10.1080/13811118.2017.1340856",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13811118.2017.1340856"
}