Suicide Prevention Strategies in Nigeria
Exploring Religious Roles, Insights, and Challenges
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3556901 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Collins Ikeokwu Nwafor (0000-0002-7505-1967, Evangelical Theological Faculty, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 64 |
| Publication date | 2024-01-03 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Religions (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2077-1444 • E-ISSN: 2077-1444 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/rel15010064 |
| OpenAlex | W4390535064 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 45 |
Suicide is a pressing issue in Nigeria, often linked to the stigmatisation of mental health rooted in supernatural beliefs. Revealing one's mental health status is an invitation stigma, which discourages disclosure. The study of the problem of suicide has been reported in various academic publications that deal with the driving factors or the aftermath of suicide incidents in the country. Pastoral caregivers have been shown to play a crucial role in addressing this multifaceted problem. However, some clergy and religious caregivers lack knowledge about mental health, and healthcare providers may have negative attitudes. This conceptual review analyses the role of religion in suicide prevention, focusing on existing research in Nigeria. It examines different religious perspectives on suicide, recognising that acceptance varies within religious contexts. Chaplains and religious healthcare practitioners provide pastoral care through hospital visits, offering support, encouragement, and prayer. This paper advocates for suicide awareness in pastoral care, emphasising the importance of mental health promotion in religious communities. Recognising the challenges of identifying suicidal signs, the emotional impact, and the limited training of religious leaders, this paper concludes by highlighting the complexity of suicide prevention in religious settings. Despite the barriers, the need for interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing mental health and the importance of perseverance in prevention efforts are emphasised
Environmental health · Health care · Mental health · Pastoral care · Poison control · Political science · Politics · Prayer · Psychiatry · Religious organization · Suicide prevention · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology · Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
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Structural equation modelling of risk indicators for suicidal thoughts and behaviours among Nigerian Yorùbá youth
Perspectives of college students on the causes and prevention of suicide in Nigerian universities
Buddhism, Death, And Resistance
Exorcism And Conversion To African Pentecostalism
Adolescents under Pressure
A Buddhist Theory of Killing
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| Unique citing works | 4 |
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| Citations per year | 4 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |