TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2015//
TI  - Perceptions of suicide stigma
JO  - Crisis
A1  - Frey, Laura M.
A1  - Hans, Jason D.
A1  - Cerel, Julie
SP  - 95
EP  - 103
VL  - 37
IS  - 2
N2  - BACKGROUND: Previous research has failed to examine perceptions of stigma experienced by individuals with a history of suicidal behavior, and few studies have examined how stigma is experienced based on whether it was perceived from treatment providers or social network members. AIMS: This study examined stigma experienced by individuals with previous suicidal behavior from both treatment providers and individuals in one's social and family networks. <br><br>METHOD: Individuals (n = 156) with a lifetime history of suicidal behavior were recruited through the American Association of Suicidology listserv. <br><br>RESULTS: Respondents reported the highest rates of perceived stigma with a close family member (57.1%) and emergency department personnel (56.6%). <br><br>RESULTS indicated that individuals with previous suicidal behavior were more likely to experience stigma from non-mental health providers and social network members than from mental health providers. A hierarchical regression model including both source and type of stigma accounted for more variance (R(2) =.14) in depression symptomology than a model (R(2) =.06) with only type of stigma. Prevalence of stigma perceived from social network members was the best predictor of depression symptom severity. <br><br>CONCLUSION: These findings highlight the need for future research on how social network members react to suicide disclosure and potential interventions for improving interactions following disclosure.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0227-5910
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1027/0227-5910/a000358
ID  - ref1
ER  -