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Patricia Monroe1, Didi Wu1,2, Rachel Glassford1
1Medical College of Wisconsin Comprehensive Injury Center, Milwaukee, WI, United States.
Introduction:
This study aimed to understand the mental health challenges experienced by funeral professionals, in particular exposure to suicide. Additionally, we sought to understand what training related to suicide, suicide loss, and supporting individuals is acceptable to those in the profession.
Methods:
We developed a semi-structured interview guide with open-ended questions allowing for probing and additional follow-up inquiry. The main questions focused on three topic areas: (1) professional experience, (2) risk and protective factors of profession, and (3) exposure to suicide.
Results:
Through semi-structured interviews, four themes emerged: help-seeking, exposure to traumatic losses, value and limitations of peer support, and recommendations related to policy, culture, and training.
Discussion:
The study highlights the unique experiences and needs of funeral professionals that are often overlooked within discussions of vicarious trauma for first responder professions.
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