International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research

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Lived Experiences of Adolescents with Suicidal Ideation: A Phenomenological Study

Author(s) Rossman Dagondon Lasmarias
Country Philippines
Abstract Adolescent mental health is a pressing global concern, with suicidal ideation among young people representing a critical public health challenge requiring urgent understanding and intervention. The study examined the experiences of five (5) adolescents coping with suicidal ideations, emphasizing the various elements that impacted their mental health and overall well-being. The study was carried out in Iligan City, Philippines, to understand the factors contributing to this serious problem. Through in-depth interviews with participants, the study identified five central themes that characterized their experiences: Embodied Pain and the Struggle for Control; Confinement and the Quest for Safe Spaces; Temporal Disconnection and the Stagnation of Suffering; The Longing for Understanding Amid Disconnection; and Isolation Amidst Connection. These themes reveal the complex interplay of intense internal suffering, the search for security and escape, the persistent and overwhelming nature of their distress, a profound need for empathy, and feelings of loneliness despite existing social ties. This research shed light on the emotional struggles young people faced and stressed the urgent need for personalized support. It aimed to help teachers, mental health professionals, and policymakers build a more supportive system that focused on teen mental health and addressed the root causes of suicidal thoughts.
Keywords adolescents, embodied pain, mental health, suicidal ideation, well-being
Field Sociology > Health
Published In Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On 2025-05-28
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.46227
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9mn7w

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