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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Child suicide poses a significant global public health challenge.
  • Parental well-being is severely impacted by the loss of a child to suicide.
  • Understanding parents' lived experiences is crucial for developing effective support systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the lived experiences of parents whose children died by suicide.
  • To identify the key themes and challenges faced by bereaved parents.
  • To inform healthcare providers on supporting families affected by child suicide.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study utilizing interpretive phenomenological analysis.
  • In-depth interviews conducted with 25 mothers between 2019 and 2021.
  • Thematic analysis to identify superordinate themes and supporting clusters.

Main Results:

  • Five superordinate themes emerged: identity disruption ('who am I'), persistent questioning, profound suffering ('brutal and cruel existence'), overwhelming grief, and the search for meaning.
  • Parents experience paralyzing grief, trauma, and emotional vulnerability.
  • The journey through grief often involves seeking understanding or meaning behind the child's death.

Conclusions:

  • Parental grief following a child's suicide is complex and deeply impactful.
  • Supportive interventions for parents must address trauma, grief, and the existential questions arising from suicide.
  • Healthcare providers play a vital role in offering compassionate and effective support to these families.