Table 1 List of coping strategies [internal (ICS) and external (ECS) coping strategies]
N (%) | ||
|---|---|---|
ICS 1—Keep painful thoughts and feelings inside | No | 15,875 (84.5) |
Yes | 2919 (15.5) | |
ICS 2—Work more with other things to avoid thinking bad thoughts | No | 14,106 (75.3) |
Yes | 4615 (24.7) | |
ICS 3—Using abusive substances when having bad thoughts or feelings | No | 17,809 (95.8) |
Yes | 772 (4.2) | |
ICS 4—Try to talk oneself out of problems | No | 16,574 (89.0) |
Yes | 2044 (11.0) | |
ECS 1—Visit health care service when having bad thoughts or feelings | No | 18,225 (98.4) |
Yes | 301 (1.6) | |
ECS 2—Speak with family when having bad thoughts or feelings | No | 14,256 (75.6) |
Yes | 4600 (24.4) | |
ECS 3—Speak with friends when having bad thoughts or feelings | No | 9355 (49.1) |
Yes | 9693 (50.9) | |