The purpose of this study was to explore the context and the intervening conditions that impacted on
individuals' healing from a suicide attempt. Patients who had survived a suicide attempt (n = 14) and their
caregivers (n = 6)were interviewed in this study. Findings revealed that the suicidal individuals who lived in
a sheltered, friendly environment, and had support systems helped their suicidal healing process. Conversely,
suicidal individuals who experienced negative aspects of self, family predicaments, environmental difficulties,
and the re-emergence of stressors impeded their suicidal healing process. Consequently, health professionals
need to promote healthy internal and external environments for suicidal individuals.