Surviving the Legacy of Suicide

Grad, Onja T.; Andriessen, Karl

doi:10.1002/9781118903223.ch37

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“…The results of this study are consistent with the literature on suicide bereavement. The emotions expressed by the participants in this study are similar to those mentioned in previous research such as surprise, sadness, guilt, and anger (Grad & Andriessen, 2016; Jordan & McIntosh, 2011). However, an important finding in this study is that family members sometimes felt angry at professionals, such as nurses, who were not able to help the adolescent before their death.…”

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“…Another result consistent with previous research is the search for reasons for the suicide. More precisely, Grad and Andriessen (2016) stated that the search for reasons is a common theme of suicide bereavement. However, the participants in this study said that searching for a reason was useful for transformation, they also noted that it was important to accept that there might not be a definitive answer.…”

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“…As nurses, it is important to recognize the unique nature of suicide bereavement, because the characteristics of suicidal deaths differentiate them from other deaths. Postsuicidal grief is associated with denial, culpability, stigma, shame, anger, and feelings of rejection (Andriessen et al, 2017; Bell et al, 2012; Jordan & McIntosh, 2011; Potsuvan, 2017) and may lead to an increased risk of depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, suicide ideation, and suicidal attempts for bereaved survivors (Andriessen et al, 2017; Dyregrov, 2011; Erlangsen & Pitman, 2017; Grad & Andriessen, 2016; Jordan & McIntosh, 2011). Despite the ordeal of living through a suicide, most bereaved survivors and their families continue to function and even grow through the experience.…”

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Emerging Despite the Indelible Wound: A Grounded Theory of Family Transformation Following Adolescent Suicide

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Family members of a person who has died by suicide are at an increased risk of experiencing depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, suicide ideation, and suicide. However, despite the experience of losing a family member to suicide, most families continue to function and even live well following this difficult experience. This study sought to understand and describe the transformation process that occurs in family member survivors using a grounded theory approach. Seven families, who experienced the loss of an adolescent in their family by suicide, participated in this qualitative study that used a grounded theory methodology. The results describe the transformation process experienced by the family, one of growth and learning, even though the wound from their tragic loss was still present. According to the grounded theory developed in this study, the suicide is a cataclysm, followed by a sinking period that is tempered by the presence of lifebuoys, which are supports that can be found within the families or from people around them. It is necessary for family nurses to understand this transformation process to better support surviving family members and improve suicide postvention care.

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“…The societal toll of suicide goes well beyond the human loss. Whereas the act of suicide ends the pain of one, it is a major disruptive and psychosocial stressor for others who are bereaved [2]. A suicide death can affect a substantial number of people.…”

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Effectiveness of interventions for people bereaved through suicide: a systematic review of controlled studies of grief, psychosocial and suicide-related outcomes

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BackgroundSuicide bereavement is a risk factor for adverse outcomes related to grief, social functioning, mental health and suicidal behaviour. Consequently, suicide bereavement support (i.e., postvention) has been identified as an important suicide prevention strategy. However, little is known about its effectiveness. To redress this gap, this review aimed to assess the evidence of effectiveness of interventions for people bereaved by suicide, and appraise the quality of the research in this field.MethodsWe conducted a systematic review according to PRISMA guidelines. Searches of peer-reviewed literature in Medline, PsycINFO, Embase and EBM Reviews identified 12 papers reporting on 11 relevant studies conducted between 1984 and 2018.ResultsAcross studies, there was a wide variety of intervention modalities, study populations, control groups, and grief, psychosocial and suicide-related outcome measures. Overall, the quality of studies was weak. While there was some evidence of the effectiveness of interventions for uncomplicated grief, evidence of the effectiveness of complicated grief interventions was lacking. Based on this scant evidence, interventions which seem to show promise include supportive, therapeutic and educational approaches, involve the social environment of the bereaved, and comprise a series of sessions led by trained facilitators.ConclusionsThere is a clear need for additional methodologically sound studies in this area. Specifically, selection procedures, sample sizes, randomization, and the use of appropriate measures are crucial. As people bereaved by suicide are at-risk of adverse grief, mental ill-health and suicidal behaviour, further research across the life-span is essential to prevent grief and mental health ramifications.

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“…A suicide death can have a devastating and lasting impact on the bereaved family, friends, and others who are affected by the death, to the extent that some may feel that it has changed their lives. Feelings of guilt, abandonment, rejection, and being a part of the "decision" for suicide are frequent among those bereaved through suicide, and some have to cope with consequences related to social functioning (e.g., familial relationships), physical or mental health (e.g., depression, anxiety), or their own suicidal behavior (Grad & Andriessen, 2016; Pitman, Osborn, King, & Erlangsen, 2014). There is, however, also evidence of personal growth after a suicide death (Castelli Dransart, 2017; Genest, Moore, & Nowicke, 2017).…”

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Harmful or Helpful? A Systematic Review of How Those Bereaved Through Suicide Experience Research Participation

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Surviving the Legacy of Suicide

Cited by 9 publications

References 62 publications

Emerging Despite the Indelible Wound: A Grounded Theory of Family Transformation Following Adolescent Suicide

Emerging Despite the Indelible Wound: A Grounded Theory of Family Transformation Following Adolescent Suicide

Effectiveness of interventions for people bereaved through suicide: a systematic review of controlled studies of grief, psychosocial and suicide-related outcomes

Harmful or Helpful? A Systematic Review of How Those Bereaved Through Suicide Experience Research Participation

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