I still think there’s like a huge stigma”

Understanding suicide-related stigma among those with lived experiences

Datos Bibliográficos

ID12097344
AutoresJ M Wyllie (University of Glasgow, autor de correspondencia), Kathryn A Robb (0000-0002-1672-0411, University of Glasgow), Nadia Belkadi (0009-0008-5811-0305, University of Glasgow), Rory C O''Connor (0000-0002-3650-4994, University of Glasgow)
Año2025
Páginas1-13
Fecha de publicación2025-09-08
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaDeath Studies (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 0748-1187 • E-ISSN: 1091-7683
EditorialTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/07481187.2025.2556106
PMID40920066
OpenAlexW4414061543
IdiomaEN
Referencias citadas50

The present study aimed to understand the experiences of those with a history of suicidal thoughts versus suicide attempts with regards to suicide-related stigma and whether there were differences between these groups. Thirty participants aged 18 to 71 years (70% female) took part in one-to-one interviews about their experiences of suicide-related stigma, 50% had a history of suicidal thoughts, and 50% had a history of suicide attempts. Five main themes were identified: 1) "suicide is stigmatised;" 2) "it's like the elephant in the room, nobody wants to talk about it;" 3) "I was so ashamed;" 4) "I think generally people think suicide is selfish, cowardly, inexplicable, mad;" and 5) "So I guess it's about being taken seriously and being believed almost." Both groups (suicidal thoughts group and suicide attempts group) described similar experiences of suicide-related stigma. Suicide-related stigma often made them feel more suicidal, unsupported, and hesitant to seek help

Injury prevention · Lived experience · nobody · Poison control · Stigma (botany · Suicide prevention · Human Factors and Ergonomics · Mental Health Treatment and Access · Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments · Suicide and Self-Harm Studies