ENGLISH: Suicide Ideation among Creative Writers and its Relationship with Self-Esteem

Abstract

According to literature, creative writers are more likely to commit suicide than the general population. Creativity, on the other hand, may be harmful to one's mental health. Suicidal ideation and low self-esteem are two of these issues. Until now, research has focused on the writings of creative writers who have committed suicide. This study is directly relevant to poets and fiction writers who are suffering with suicide ideation and low self-esteem. According to the findings of this study, there is a negative relationship between self-esteem and suicide ideation in creative writers. Fiction writers have a higher risk of suicidal thoughts than poets. Furthermore, Self-esteem has a predictive influence on suicide ideation. The findings highlight many considerations regarding the mental health challenges that creative writers face, which require to be resolved.