Experiencias del proceso de recuperación tras un intento de suicidio. Un estudio cualitativo

Elena Villar Castaño; María-Camino Escolar-Llamazares

doi:10.5565/rev/qpsicologia.2182

New Life Projects After Suicide Attempt. A Qualitative Study

Authors

Elena Villar Castaño Universidad de Burgos
María-Camino Escolar-Llamazares Universidad de Burgos https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2448-0267

Abstract

Background: Suicide is the leading external cause of death in Spain, with many attempts remaining hidden and requiring further study. As a previous suicide attempt is a major risk factor, understanding recovery processes and their outcomes is essential. Objective: To identify individual needs after a suicide attempt to support the development of new life projects during recovery. Method: A qualitative study was conducted through ad hoc designed in-depth interviews with 17 participants. Data were analysed using Atlas.ti 9 software. Results: Seven categories emerged, grouped into three macro-categories: Recovery process (personal rebuilding, therapy and support as solutions, healthy and stable social networks); Individual needs (barriers to recovery and the need for non-judgmental expression); and New life projects (everyday projects and balancing uncertainty with a new life). Conclusions: Addressing individual needs following a suicide attempt and fostering new life projects are key to improving interventions and promoting long-term wellbeing.

Keywords

Suicide, Recovery, Life projects, New identity

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Author Biographies

Elena Villar Castaño, Universidad de Burgos

Licenciada en Bellas Artes por la Universidad de Salamanca y técnico superior en Integración Social. Máster en Educación y Sociedad Inclusivas por la Universidad de Burgos. Actualmente es integradora social en Accem (León).

María-Camino Escolar-Llamazares, Universidad de Burgos

Licenciada y doctora en Psicología (Universidad de Salamanca), psicóloga general sanitaria (Universidad Internacional Valencia), máster en Terapia de Conducta (UNED) y diplomada en Pedagogía Terapéutica (Universidad de León). Es profesora contratada doctora del Área de Personalidad, Evaluación y Tratamiento Psicológico (Universidad de Burgos).