Long-term suicide bereavement among immediate and extended family members: Experiences 10-41 years post-loss

Research on long-term suicide bereavement remains limited. Using semi-structured, in-depth interviews, this qualitative study explored the suicide bereavement experiences of eight participants in China 10-41 years post-loss. Data were analyzed using assimilation analysis. Two bereavement categories-positive recovery and grieving in the mist-and their underlying features were identified, along with the enduring impact of suicide on both individual family members and the family as a system. These findings provide new insights into long-term suicide bereavement and may help identify vulnerable individuals and families to facilitate appropriate support.