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Sequelae of bereavement resulting from suicide
1New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, Westchester Division, White Plains, N.Y.
The American Journal of Psychiatry
|March 1, 1990
Summary
Bereavement following suicide may lead to severe grief and increased suicide risk. This review examines if suicide bereavement is distinct from other losses, suggesting further research is needed.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Clinical experience suggests suicide bereavement is uniquely challenging.
- Individuals bereaved by suicide may face severe grief and elevated suicide risk.
- Limited systematic research exists on the distinct nature of suicide bereavement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing literature on suicide bereavement.
- To evaluate clinical and research evidence comparing suicide bereavement to other types of death.
- To propose future research directions.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of clinical and research studies.
- Analysis of evidence on the unique aspects of suicide bereavement.
- Synthesis of findings to identify research gaps.
Main Results:
- Evidence suggests suicide bereavement may indeed be distinct.
- Specific sequelae like intense grief and suicidal ideation are noted.
- Further investigation is warranted to confirm these differences.
Conclusions:
- Suicide bereavement warrants specialized clinical attention.
- More rigorous research is needed to understand its unique impact.
- Findings can inform targeted interventions and public health strategies.