Helping Parents Cope with Suicide Threats: An Approach Based on Nonviolent Resistance

Omer, Haim; Dolberger, Dan

doi:10.1111/famp.12129

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“…( Whitlock, Wyman, & Moore, 2014 ). Community-based programmes where parents are targeted for education on distress in adolescents and how to relate and provide help is an important prevention target ( Omer & Dolberger, 2015 ). For the past eight years, there have been some gatekeeper training programmes in suicide prevention in Ghana including religious leaders, nurses, media personnel, psychology students and the police.…”

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The prevalence and correlates of suicidal behaviours (ideation, plan and attempt) among adolescents in senior high schools in Ghana

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Kugbey

Osafo

et al. 2017

SSM - Population Health

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Suicide is recognised as the third leading cause of death among adolescents globally. There is however limited data on the prevalence and factors associated with suicide particularly in Ghana. To explore the prevalence and risk and protective factors associated with suicide in Ghana, a nationwide Global School-based Student Health Survey data collected among senior high school adolescents in Ghana was used. The prevalence of suicidal behaviours was 18.2%, 22.5% and 22.2% for suicidal ideation, suicidal plan and suicidal attempt respectively. In the final analysis, anxiety increases the odds of suicidal behaviour, even after controlling for other variables. Loneliness increases the odds of suicidal behaviour but after adjusting for other factors the odds remained for only suicidal plan. Being bullied, physically attacked, involved in a physical fight and food insecurity remained risk factors for suicidal behaviour (i.e. ideation, plan and attempt) after adjusting for other factors. Truancy was found as a risk factor for both suicidal ideation and plans but such effect diminished for suicidal plan after adjusting for other variables. Increasing number of close friends remained a risk factor for both suicidal plan and attempt but such effect diminished for suicidal ideation after adjusting for other variables. Parental understanding of adolescents’ problems and worries remained a significant protective factor for all the indices of suicidal behaviour after adjusting for other variables. Parental respect for privacy was protective of suicidal attempt but was not significant after adjusting for other variables. Early identification and intervention for at-risk adolescents in senior high schools, for example those experiencing different forms of physical abuse, drug and substance use and hunger can potentially reduce the prevalence of suicide among this population in Ghana.

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confidence: 99%

The prevalence and correlates of suicidal behaviours (ideation, plan and attempt) among adolescents in senior high schools in Ghana

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Kugbey

Osafo

et al. 2017

SSM - Population Health

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“…In a substantial number of cases, the dependent young adults started working or studying and/or moved to independent lodgings (Lebowitz et al, 2012). A special element in the treatment, which is now also implemented with adolescents, focuses on helping the parents cope with suicidal threats (Omer & Dolberger, 2015). …”

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Nonviolent Resistance: Helping Caregivers Reduce Problematic Behaviors in Children and Adolescents

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Lebowitz²

2016

J Marital Family Therapy

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In this review, the principles of nonviolent resistance (NVR) and studies examining its acceptability and efficacy are reviewed. Originating in the sociopolitical field, NVR has been adapted for numerous settings including parents of youth with externalizing and other problems, foster parents, teachers and school personnel, and caregivers of psychiatric inpatients. NVR has also been applied to reduce accommodation of highly dependent adult children and to improve novice driving habits. The principles of NVR include refraining from violence, reducing escalation, utilizing outside support, and maintaining respect for the other.

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“…Also, considering families often feel unequipped to respond appropriately to the needs of a child who may be experiencing mental health problems or suicide ideation (Gryglewicz et al, 2014; Omer & Dolberger, 2015; Walsh et al, 2013), training programs that integrate behavioral modification and simulation techniques to practice suicide risk identification and intervention skills are essential (Gryglewicz et al, 2020). Family training programs that have incorporated modeling, role‐play, corrective feedback, as well as psychoeducation have been found to increase parental knowledge, self‐efficacy, confidence, and engagement in help‐seeking behaviors (Attwood et al, 2020; Hooven, 2013).…”

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“…Although families can be a notable source of risk mitigation, research shows that parents often feel helpless when faced with issues such as suicide and thus react either ineffectively or not at all (Omer & Dolberger, 2015; Owens et al, 2011). This may reflect limited suicide prevention knowledge (Barnes et al, 2014; Toumbourou & Gregg, 2002), negative or self‐stigmatizing attitudes related to mental health difficulties and suicide (Kim & Salyers, 2008), or perceived lack of competence or skill in effectively responding (Walsh et al, 2013).…”

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Examining the effectiveness of a family‐focused training to prevent youth suicide

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Objective: The present study investigates the effectiveness of a novel, consumer-informed, family training for youth suicide prevention. Background: Research suggests family members play a key role in reducing suicide risk for their children. However, family members often do not possess the necessary knowledge, confidence, and skills needed to intervene with a suicidal youth. Method: Family members (N = 582) participated in the It's Time to Talk About It: Family Training for Youth Suicide Prevention (ITT-FT) and completed pretest and posttest measures. Additionally, 158 family members completed a 6-month follow-up evaluation. Results: Results indicated significant improvements in knowledge, effective attitudes, perceived behavioral control, social norms, and intentions immediately after the training. Knowledge and perceived behavioral control were sustained at follow-up. Participants identifying as Hispanic/Latinx exhibited greater decreases in stigma related to help-seeking. Those who had a family history of mental health treatment experienced a greater increase in social norms related to other families seeking help. Conclusion: Findings underline the importance of implementing a family-focused program aimed at improving training outcomes such as knowledge, confidence, and intentions-key constructs associated with behavior change. Implications: Improvement in several domains following the training highlight the critical role family members can play in reducing youth suicide risk.

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Helping Parents Cope with Suicide Threats: An Approach Based on Nonviolent Resistance

Cited by 14 publications

References 44 publications

The prevalence and correlates of suicidal behaviours (ideation, plan and attempt) among adolescents in senior high schools in Ghana

The prevalence and correlates of suicidal behaviours (ideation, plan and attempt) among adolescents in senior high schools in Ghana

Nonviolent Resistance: Helping Caregivers Reduce Problematic Behaviors in Children and Adolescents

Examining the effectiveness of a family‐focused training to prevent youth suicide

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