Burke, Shane and McKeon, Patrick (2007) Suicide and the reluctance of young men to use mental health services. Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine, 24, (2), pp. 67-70. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/S0790966700010260.
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Young men are grossly over represented in Irish suicide statistics, yet this group is the least likely to use mental health services. This paper outlines why young men are reluctant to access mental health services, framing the problem in the context of risk factors for suicide such as binge drinking and social change. The paper argues that de-stigmatising mental illness and encouraging young men to seek help for emotional problems should be a priority for policymakers.
F Concepts in psychology > Behaviour > Self-destructive behaviour / self-harm > Suicidal behaviour / suicide
J Health care, prevention, harm reduction and treatment > Type of care > Mental health care (Psychiatry / Psychology)
T Demographic characteristics > Man (men / male)
T Demographic characteristics > Young adult
VA Geographic area > Europe > Ireland
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