@article{ref1,
title="Coping strategies of psychiatrists and psychiatry trainees following patient suicide and suicide attempt: a national cross-sectional study in Saudi Arabia",
journal="PLoS one",
year="2024",
author="Alawad, Moayad S. and Alammari, Mohammed A. and Almanea, Mohannad M. and Alhumaid, Rayan S. and Alkhalifah, Azzam S. and Alosaimi, Fahad D.",
volume="19",
number="3",
pages="e0300004-e0300004",
abstract="A patient's suicide or suicide attempt is a challenging experience for psychiatrists. This study aimed to explore the common coping strategies and habits developed by psychiatrists/trainees following such incidents. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed among participants in Saudi Arabia. The study enrolled 178 participants, of whom 38.8% experienced a patient's suicide, 12.9% experienced a patient's severe suicide attempt, and 48.3% did not encounter any suicidal events. The most frequently utilized sources of support were colleagues (48.9%), team discussions (41.3%), and supervisors (29.3%). Only 21.4% received formal education in coping with a patient's suicide. Approximately 94.9% reported a lack of support systems within their institution. The study highlighted the coping strategies most commonly employed by psychiatrists/trainees and revealed that the majority of participants reported no changes in their daily habits. The findings underscore the need for a structured support system and formal educational resources to address the existing deficit. Mental health organizations must take action to ensure adequate resources for healthcare providers.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1932-6203",
doi="10.1371/journal.pone.0300004",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0300004"
}