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Networking to support suicide survivors.

Nico De Fauw1, Karl Andriessen

  • 1Mental Health Center, Halle, Belgium. cgg-passant-halle@pi.be

Crisis
|June 18, 2003
PubMed
Summary

This Belgian study introduces a national program to enhance bereavement support for suicide survivors. Developing service networks is key to increasing availability and improving the quality of care for survivors.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Mental Health Services Research
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Suicide bereavement presents unique challenges for survivors.
  • Existing support services in the Flemish region require enhancement.
  • A coordinated approach is needed to improve care accessibility and quality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report on the first national program for suicide survivor bereavement support in Flanders, Belgium.
  • To identify strategies for increasing the availability and quality of support services.
  • To establish a framework for collaborative network development among mental health and social programs.

Main Methods:

  • Formation of a national Working Group with diverse stakeholder representation.
  • Needs assessment and service gap analysis within the Flemish region.
  • Development of a network-centric program model for bereavement support.

Main Results:

  • The program focuses on building collaborative networks between mental health institutions, social programs, and survivor groups.
  • Network development is identified as the most promising strategy for service expansion.
  • Improved service quality is anticipated through enhanced inter-agency collaboration.

Conclusions:

  • A national program focused on network development offers a promising approach to enhance suicide bereavement support.
  • Collaboration among diverse service providers is crucial for increasing the reach and effectiveness of support.
  • This initiative marks a significant step towards better care for suicide loss survivors in Belgium.

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