ABSTRACT

Suicide is a public health crisis that has been increasing the past few years. Stigma associated with mental health and suicide can contribute to suicide attempts and completion. With suicide as the second leading cause of death among college-aged adults, colleges are continuing to find ways to combat stigma. As such, the authors employed a thematic analysis to examine the words and messages written during a university-based participatory community art project aimed at preventing suicide stigma. Results yielded six distinct themes including Positive Affirmations, Shame-Free Mental Health Awareness, Advice-Giving, Permission Granting, Togetherness, and Religious/Spiritual Support. Implications and recommendations for mental health practitioners and universities are provided.

摘要

自杀是一种公共卫生危机，在过去几年中一直在增加。与心理健康和自杀相关的污名可能导致自杀企图和完成。随着自杀成为大学生死亡的第二大原因，大学正在继续寻找与污名作斗争的方法。因此，作者采用主题分析来检查在旨在防止自杀污名的大学参与式社区艺术项目中所写的文字和信息。结果产生了六个不同的主题，包括积极的肯定、无耻的心理健康意识、提供建议、授予许可、团结和宗教/精神支持。提供了对心理健康从业者和大学的启示和建议。