TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2018//
TI  - Spirituality, religion and suicidality among veterans: a qualitative study
JO  - Archives of suicide research
A1  - Lusk, Jaimie
A1  - Dobscha, Steven K.
A1  - Kopacz, Marek
A1  - Frances Ritchie, Mary
A1  - Ono, Sarah
SP  - 311
EP  - 326
VL  - 22
IS  - 2
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 1381-1118
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13811118.2017.1340856
ID  - ref1
ER  -