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  • Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Mental Health Research

Background:

  • Empirical evidence demonstrates that exposure to suicide increases subsequent suicide risk.
  • Individuals exposed to suicide are also at risk for other negative mental health outcomes.
  • Suicide loss survivors represent a population with heightened vulnerability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the empirical evidence on suicide contagion.
  • To advocate for the integration of postvention services into suicide prevention strategies.
  • To highlight the importance of supporting suicide loss survivors.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of empirical studies on suicide contagion.
  • Analysis of evidence linking suicide exposure to increased suicide risk.
  • Synthesis of findings to inform suicide prevention program development.

Main Results:

  • Convincing empirical evidence confirms that suicide exposure elevates the risk of subsequent suicide.
  • Negative mental health sequelae are also associated with exposure to suicide.
  • Suicide loss survivors are identified as a high-risk group requiring targeted support.

Conclusions:

  • A substantial evidence base supports the inclusion of postvention services.
  • Postvention is a direct suicide prevention strategy for at-risk populations.
  • Suicide prevention programs should prioritize services for suicide loss survivors.