@article{ref1,
title="Addressing socioeconomic determinants of youth suicidal ideation: lessons from a youth development approach in India",
journal="Community mental health journal",
year="2023",
author="Mathiyazhagan, Siva and Kulandai Raj, Francis and Fitrianingsih, Kartika and Raja, Vaiju and Mayom, Dawood",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="Socioeconomic situations in young people's families and communities make them more vulnerable to suicidal ideations. The Youth Helpline has made a significant difference in youth's lives and livelihoods by addressing their social and economic needs with positive mental health support. The quantitative and qualitative data validate the micro- and macro-level impact of the Youth Helpline in Puducherry. However, the multi-stakeholder model faces challenges in ensuring accountability, particularly from government partners. This paper highlights how direct intervention on the socio-economic determinants of youth suicidal ideation has positively affected youth mental health and reduced suicidal ideation in Puducherry. Social identity-based inequalities and access and affordability to mental health services are the major contributors to youth mental health problems. This paper critically discusses the Youth Helpline's multi-stakeholder process and youth-led approach to addressing socio-economic determinants, as well as the Helpline's impact on youth mental health.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0010-3853",
doi="10.1007/s10597-023-01177-z",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10597-023-01177-z"
}