Relational hopes: A study of the lived experience of hope in some patients hospitalized for intentional self-harm

Hopelessness is a well-established predictor of suicide, and inspiring hope is an important goal in mental health care, but there are few studies of hope among persons with suicidal behavior. The aim of this study was to interpret the lived experience of hope in some patients hospitalized for intent...

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Main Authors: Henning Herrestad, Stian Biong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2010-02-01
Series:International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being
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Online Access:http://www.ijqhw.net/index.php/qhw/article/view/4651/5393