Table 4 Representative excerpts of the ten topics in peer \(\underline{{\bf{R}}}\)esponses.
From: Phrase-level pairwise topic modeling to uncover helpful peer responses to online suicidal crises
Topic | Representative excerpt |
|---|---|
R.AQ. Asking questions | Why, for example, do you feel that you’re acutely aware of your mortality? What kinds of things in the past have you tried that have helped you cope before? |
R.CS. Communication support | I want to be able to help you. Is there anything I can do to help? If you’d like to just vent or if you just want to be able to talk to someone, I’m willing to listen. |
R.AE. Academic encouragement | ...it may be hell but once you’re done you will have a extremely successful life... I have a friend... he quit school after 2 months. He is already starting to regret it... |
R.ID. Interest development | ...you need to find a hobby could give you something to live for. What kinds of things do you enjoy doing outside of work, like hobbies or volunteer activities? |
R.LM. Life meaning | Instead of reasons why not to, perhaps think of reasons to live, reasons to care. Because as long as you have 1 reason to live, you have no reason to die... |
R.DE. Distraction and entertainment | What is your favorite game? I am a huge nerd and I try to incorporate gaming into that but I am pretty terrible at most games. |
R.PH. Professional help suggestion | Have you tried getting any professional help? Talking to a therapist or may be considered consulting a psychiatrist? |
R.RS. Relationship/loss support | I am really sorry for your loss... You don’t have to leave her. If you’re best friends, just sit down and tell her what you told us... |
R.TA. Thanks and appreciation | Thank you. I appreciate you taking the time, your kind words and advice. |
R.TM. Treatment and medication | Are you currently being treated for depression (meds, therapy, etc)? Hey, if you are up to it, I recommend medication for anxiety. It worked for me... |
