Citation

García Peña JJ, Molina Velásquez DI, Kratc E, Cardona Ríos GC. Rev. Colomb. Psiquiatr. 2022; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2022, Sociedad Colombiana De Psiquiatria)

DOI

10.1016/j.rcp.2022.09.002

PMID

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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Suicidal behaviour is a mental health problem that reveals an imbalance with life. It is necessary to promote life, the protective factors that nurture mental health; hence, the objective of this study was to recognise positive mental health as a protective factor for the prevention of suicidal behaviour, based on the implementation of support groups as a methodological device.

METHODS: The study was carried out from a qualitative approach using a phenomenological method with the purpose of presenting the perceptions and subjective elaborations of participants in a support group for suicide prevention offered by the Luis Amigó Catholic University, Medellín, Colombia.

RESULTS: It was found that relational aspects such as family care, emotions, spirituality, and self-care are dimensions of positive mental health that need to be strengthened.

CONCLUSIONS: Positive mental health allows us to achieve daily strategies that favour the understanding of multiple life factors for the containment and treatment of suicidal behaviour. © 2022 Asociación Colombiana de Psiquiatría

Language: en

Keywords

Suicide; Mental health; Protective factors; Psychological well-being; Quality of live