“Some guidance and somewhere safe”: Caregiver and clinician perspectives on service provision for families of young people experiencing serious suicide ideation and attempt

ConclusionsResults highlight that addressing the unmet support and information needs of caregivers may be of benefit to all (both the caregivers and the young person in their care). The lived experience of caregivers in this study indicates the significant stressors placed on them (especially when the young person they are supporting is at high risk of suicide), and the need to develop efficient and cost ‐effective ways to enhance their perceived competence and skills. Implications are discussed for practitioners working with young people experiencing ongoing suicidal ideation.

Source: Clinical Psychologist - July 2, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Sarah ‐Jane A. Dempsey, Steve Halperin, Karen Smith, Christopher G. Davey, Ben McKechnie, Jane Edwards, Simon M. Rice Tags: Original Article Source Type: research