TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2024//
TI  - Coping strategies of psychiatrists and psychiatry trainees following patient suicide and suicide attempt: a national cross-sectional study in Saudi Arabia
JO  - PLoS one
A1  - Alawad, Moayad S.
A1  - Alammari, Mohammed A.
A1  - Almanea, Mohannad M.
A1  - Alhumaid, Rayan S.
A1  - Alkhalifah, Azzam S.
A1  - Alosaimi, Fahad D.
SP  - e0300004
EP  - e0300004
VL  - 19
IS  - 3
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 1932-6203
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0300004
ID  - ref1
ER  -