Dadašev S, Skruibis P, Gailienė D, Latakienė J, Grižas A. Too strong? Barriers from getting support before a suicide attempt in Lithuania.
Death Stud 2016;
40:507-512. [PMID:
27260844 DOI:
10.1080/07481187.2016.1184725]
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Abstract
The study aimed to understand the tendencies of help seeking before a suicide attempt in Lithuania. An analysis of interviews with 21 Lithuanian adults demonstrated strong avoidance of seeking help. The main reasons for avoidance included a lack of trust in other people, thinking that one must solve problems independently without sharing them, avoiding troubling others, and a belief that showing genuine emotions is a sign of weakness. These findings may contribute to suicide prevention by more deeply understanding the barriers to help seeking among high suicide risk groups, particularly in countries with a traumatic historical experience.
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