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Research on positive factors underlies strategies for promoting mental health and
preventing suicidal behaviors. Objectives: To assess the importance of social support, self-esteem, and
resilience in protecting against adverse mental health outcomes and suicidal behavior in different
Portuguese Language Countries. Method and Results: We collected an online sample of 1006
citizens from the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLC), mean age of 41.76 years.
Instruments assessed psychological symptoms, suicidal behaviors, social support, self-esteem, and
resilience. We found statistically significant differences between CPLC countries, and positive factors
were found to be inversely correlated with adverse mental health and suicidal behavior. Conclusions:
Positive factors protect mental health and prevent suicidal behaviors. Self-esteem was particularly
important, likely due to its intrinsic nature which has an overall influence on other psychological
assets. Cultural differences should be taken in account when planning preventive and protective
programs that should be specific to cultural needs.
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Mental health Suicidal behavior Social support Self-esteem Resilience