Attitudes of nursing professionals towards suicidal behavior: influence of emotional intelligence

Objective: To assess attitudes and the influence of emotional intelligence is the objective of this work. Method: Nursing professionals answered a questionnaire that assessed the attitude towards suicide and emotional intelligence. Results: The results show a general adverse attitude towards suicidal behavior. The moral dimension of suicide makes the differences between mental health and emergency professionals. Conclusions: Possessing a higher degree of mental health training and a high level of emotional intelligence is associated with a more positive attitude towards patients with suicidal behavior. The formation and development of emotional skills are essential for care delivery to patients with suicidal behavior.