The Southern Health and Social Services Board has commissioned the Northern Ireland Association for Mental Health (NIAMH) to undertake a study on the needs of young males (14-19 years of age) and those who work with them in relation to the Protect Life Northern Ireland Suicide Prevention Strategy.
The aim of the research is to generate information that will inform a youth strategy on Protect Life that is informed by insider knowledge and insights. The methodology of the study is purely qualitative and consists of focus groups with service providers and young males. Members of the young men groups include those individuals most vulnerable to exclusion, intimidation and at risk of poor mental health, self-harm and suicide. We are also including male population from rural and urban settings.
The aim of the focus groups is to gather a range of perceptions about the same particular problems or issues. If the group discussion approach is not suitable to any individual that would like to participate, we intend to undertake individual interviews from young men who would prefer a more private setting to voice their views. These interviews will take place only once at a time and venue convenient to the participants. Both focus group and individual interviews will be audio-recorded and transcribed. If requested at individual interviews we will simply take notes. All the information obtained in this manner will be anonymised and treated with the utmost confidentiality.
If you would like to talk about the problems faced by you and other young gay men your age in your area, contact Janeet Rondón on 07870821167 (Mon to Fri/9:00am-5:00pm) or e-mail JaneetRondon@niamh.co.uk
We would particularly like to hear from young gay men from Dungannon, Armagh, Craigavon, Banbridge, and Newry.
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