A recent study conducted at a Houston hospital analyzed safety-planning notes from 211 adolescents hospitalized for suicidality, revealing that most cited 'my', 'family', and 'friends' as primary reasons for living. The study highlighted that a majority of participants provided three reasons for living, often tying personal aspirations to their motivations, and emphasized the importance of identifying individualized reasons to personalize therapy and improve treatment outcomes. Dr. Ana M. Ugueto and colleagues stated that these insights can help clinicians build rapport and establish effective therapy goals.

Source: Psychiatry Online