Influence of suicide representations in fictional works on suicidal behavior and suicide prevention prevention

Protruding facts

Studies show that suicidal behavior (suicidal ideas. In addition, suicide attempts, suicide death) increases according to exposure to suicide, for example in the media. Moreover, This phenomenon is known as the suicidal contagion. In addition, In recent years. Similarly, works of fictionalized by young people have raised concerns about the risk of suicidal contagion that they could represent. However. In addition, if the relationship between journalistic practices and this phenomenon is well established, its association with works of fiction is less consensus. Consequently,

This synthesis of knowledge aims to identify the influence of suicide representations in fictional works on suicidal behavior. However, suicide prevention in young people under 25 years of age. Suicide prevention literacy refers to the knowledge of issues. signs and symptoms, risk factors or assistance resources related to suicide and mental disorders.

1. The analysis is based on five influence suicide representations fictional works reviews of the literature. These include various types of works such as television series, films, documentaries and music heavy metal. The main results that emerge indicate that:

• The journals published on this subject are few. the inclusion of the same studies in journals is frequent. They must therefore be interpreted with caution.
• The most convincing results of the summary concern the association between exposure to a representation of suicide in a fictional work. the following suicidal behavior: suicide death and suicide attempts. On the other hand. the association with literacy in suicide prevention (eg: understanding of the issues linked to suicide and mental disorders, the request for help, etc.) is more uncertain.
• Some individuals would be more at risk of developing suicidal behavior following the exhibition to a fictional work addressing. the theme of suicide. Among the factors of influence there are a strong identification with the characters living a suicidal episode. influence suicide representations fictional works the presence of mental disorders before the exhibition at work, a dissociative trend and greater emotional reactivity depending on the viewing of the work.
• The results of the synthesis. and specifically those related to the literacy in suicide prevention, invite caution as to the use of works including a representation of suicide as a prevention tool.
• The analysis of the influence of the representations of suicide in a work of fiction on suicidal behavior should take into account the characteristics of the works in themselves (eg: the narration. the content and the staging of the work), the profile of the individuals exposed to it as well as the characteristics of the context in which the works of fiction include risk factors (e.g. Access to health care and social services) and factors for the protection of known suicidal behavior.