Spirituality and Religion in Youth Suicide Attempters’ Trajectories of Mental Health Service Utilization: The Year before a Suicide Attempt

摘要

ObjectiveYouth suicide attempters are high-risk for suicide. Many have untreated mental disorders and are not receiving services. It is crucial to understand potential influences associated with service use. Spirituality/religion are one influence in youths’ mental health service trajectories. This study explored youths’ experiences of spirituality/religion as it relates to their help-seeking the year before their suicide attempt.