Introduction: Suicide is a critical public health issue affecting adolescents globally, with its impact being profound and increasingly severe.
Aim: To explore the perspectives and experiences of young persons with suicidal tendencies.
Method: A purposive sampling with a phenomenological research design was conducted. Forty-six young persons with mood disorders were selected from hospitals and clinics across Taiwan. In-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted. Data were analyzed using Colaizzi's seven analysis steps.
Results: The results of this study are presented under four main themes and 17 sub-themes. (1) The impact of multiple external pressures: the trauma of being bullied, high-pressure family atmosphere, academic pressure, interpersonal relationship stress, and emotional stress. (2) The struggle with internal negative self-perception: fragile and sensitive personality traits, accumulation of worry and anxiety, a sense of hopelessness about life (3) The external environment support: create a friendly and bullying-free environment, create a harmonious family atmosphere, give the power of warmth, strengthen school publicity and guidance, seeking medical and social resources (4) Inner self-adjustment: constructing mindful cognition, strengthening one's abilities, finding an emotional outlet, transitioning to stress-relieving environments.
Conclusion: The findings highlight the need for a detailed understanding of suicide among youth, emphasizing the importance of personalized, empathetic approaches in both prevention and intervention strategies.
Implication for practice: Nursing professionals should design targeted intervention strategies that address the specific needs of young person with suicidal thoughts, taking into account their circumstances and personal experiences.

Authors:
Fan-Ko Sun, National Taiwan University, Taiwan
Chun-Ying Chiang, I-Shou University, Taiwan

About the Presenter(s)
Fan-Ko Sun is a professor in Second Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University in Taiwan.

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