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Psychosocial Support Provided by Health Volunteer for Older Adult with Depression and Suicide Attempt: A Case Study
Article Number: SIS079586AI131222
13th December, 2022
Author(s):
Saifon AEKWARANGKOON, Naiyana NOONIL, Rewwadee PETSIRASAN
Abstract:
Depression
causes major disabilities
and can lead
to suicide among
older adults in
Thai rural communities. A case
study was used to present the psychosocial support provided by a health
volunteer to an older adult suffering from depression and attempted
suicide. Content analysis
was applied to analyze the data. The
results revealed that the psychosocial support given
by the health volunteer consisted
of 4 processes; 1) support and
motivation to keep alive, 2) encouragement for a new life, 3) empowerment for
life change, and 4)
evaluation of the
change process. These
processes not only help
mitigate patients’ symptoms
of depression and
possible suicide risks but
also prove to promote psychological
well-being. The patient outcome benefits indicated sustainability over
the course of 18 months.