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Young people's pathways to well-being following a suicide attempt
- Authors:
- BENNETT Sara, COGGAN Carolyn, ADAMS Peter
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, 4(3), August 2002, pp.25-32.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
The aim of this article is to explore young people's experiences of recovery and well-being following a suicide attempt, through in-depth interviews with 27 young people who had presented to an emergency department. A number of techniques which may be helpful to young people in their transitions towards attaining a sense of self -responsibility and increased agency were identified, including active help-seeking from professionals and peers, practical problem-solving abilities, thinking positively and rediscovering a 'will to live'.