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Adolescents' Experiences With School-Based Postvention Services: Needs, Supports, and Recommendations
Rebecca G Mirick1, Larry Berkowitz2
1School of Social Work, Salem State University, Salem, MA, USA.
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|October 17, 2022
Summary
Youth grieving a peer suicide need school support for emotions and commemoration. Schools should provide grief education, support, and memorial opportunities to aid healing and prevent suicide contagion.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Education
Background:
- Adolescent suicide poses significant public health challenges.
- Peer suicide exposure can profoundly impact youth mental health and well-being.
- Schools play a critical role in supporting grieving adolescents.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the experiences and emotional responses of youth exposed to a peer's suicide.
- To identify the school-based support and responses youth need following a peer suicide.
- To inform recommendations for schools to effectively support grieving students.
Main Methods:
- Exploratory qualitative study design.
- In-depth interviews with 13 youth exposed to a peer suicide.
- Thematic analysis of participant experiences and needs.
Main Results:
- Youth experienced intense emotions including anger, grief, and fear.
- Participants desired school support for grief, education on suicide and grief, and memorial opportunities.
- A strong sense of entitlement to grieve was expressed by participants.
- Youth sought validation and care from school adults.
Conclusions:
- Schools must implement comprehensive strategies to support grieving youth.
- Recommendations include facilitating healthy grieving, providing education, and creating memorial opportunities.
- Preventing suicide contagion within the school community is a critical consideration.
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