Prasanna Jadhav and Raosaheb Raut
University of Mumbai, Mumbai
Suicide is a global issue demanding urgent attention. Different ideation to action
theories of suicide highlight different cognitive processes and experiences that lead to
suicide attempt. The objectives of this study were to explore the thought processes and
experiences leading to the behaviour of suicide attempt using the first hand narrations
of suicide attempt survivors. Seven different memoirs written by seven different suicide
attempt survivors were selected for analysis. The data was analysed using qualitative
method of Thematic Analysis. The four core themes found in the ideation to action phase
of suicide were overcoming fear; overcoming obstacles; focus on self-interest and energy.
These findings can be beneficial in the development of suicide prevention strategies and
also in developing intervention strategies for the survivors of suicide attempt. Counsellors
and therapists can help clients identify and channelize such strengths for prevention
of suicide attempt. Identification of strengths can also be important for suicide attempt
survivors to overcome suicidal tendencies and to build a fulfilling life.