Too strong? Barriers from getting support before a suicide attempt in Lithuania

• Dadašev, Said
• Skruibis, Paulius
• Gailienė, Danutė
• Latakienė, Jolanta
• Grižas, Antanas

ENThe 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. [From the publication]

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