Login / Signup

Living with suicidality following traumatic brain injury: a qualitative study.

Ellie KnightAlyson NormanGrahame Kenneth Simpson
Published in: Brain injury (2020)
Chronic suicidality after TBI was demonstrated consistently regardless of receiving long-term support. However, their engagement with protective factors such as social support, spirituality and positive personal qualities was identified. Implementing these as coping strategies during long-term rehabilitation may reduce the levels of suicidal distress. Implications, methodological considerations and future research were discussed, with the aim of improving experiences of individuals with TBI to reduce suicidality.
Keyphrases
  • traumatic brain injury
  • social support
  • depressive symptoms
  • severe traumatic brain injury
  • mental health
  • social media