TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2021//
TI  - Working with young people at risk of suicidal behaviour and self-harm: a qualitative study of Australian general practitioners' perspectives
JO  - International journal of environmental research and public health
A1  - Bellairs-Walsh, India
A1  - Byrne, Sadhbh J.
A1  - Bendall, Sarah
A1  - Perry, Yael
A1  - Krysinska, Karolina
A1  - Lin, Ashleigh
A1  - Michail, Maria
A1  - Lamblin, Michelle
A1  - Li, Tina Yutong
A1  - Hetrick, Sarah
A1  - Robinson, Jo
SP  - e12926
EP  - e12926
VL  - 18
IS  - 24
N2  - General Practitioners (GPs) play a crucial role in the identification and support of young people at risk of suicidal behaviour and self-harm; however, no studies have explored GPs' perspectives, approaches, challenges, and resource needs when working with this cohort in an Australian setting. This was a qualitative study where fifteen GPs (Mage = 45.25 years) from multiple clinics in Western Australia took part in semi-structured interviews, and data were analysed thematically. Seven main themes were identified: (1) working with young people has its unique challenges; (2) screening and assessment tools can help to manage uncertainty and discomfort; (3) going beyond tools-the dialogue and relationship are most important; (4) there are limits to what we can offer in the time available; (5) the service access and referral pathways lack clarity and coordination; (6) the provision of mental health support should not fall on GPs alone; and (7) more comprehensive training in suicide and self-harm is needed. The findings highlight a number of opportunities to enhance care and better assist GPs working with young people who present with suicidal behaviour and self-harm, including considerations for conducting assessments, targeted resources such as training, and system and service improvements.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1661-7827
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182412926
ID  - ref1
ER  -