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The aftermath of suicide.

D Shepherd, B M Barraclough

    British Medical Journal
    |June 15, 1974
    PubMed
    Summary

    Spouses of suicide loss experienced similar mortality and remarriage rates as those widowed by other causes five years later. While most found inquests distressing, outcomes varied, with some coping better than others.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Sociology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Suicide bereavement is a significant public health concern.
    • Understanding the long-term outcomes for surviving spouses is crucial for support.
    • Previous research has not fully elucidated the five-year prognosis for suicide widows.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the five-year mortality and remarriage rates of spouses bereaved by suicide versus other causes of death.
    • To explore the psychological impact and social experiences of suicide widows, including stigma and inquest experiences.

    Main Methods:

    • A longitudinal follow-up study of 44 spouses of individuals who died by suicide.
    • Comparison of outcomes (mortality, remarriage) with a control group of widows/widowers bereaved by other causes.
    • Qualitative assessment of experiences such as stigma and inquests.

    Main Results:

    • No significant differences in mortality or remarriage rates were observed between spouses bereaved by suicide and those bereaved by other causes after five years.
    • A minority of suicide widows reported experiencing social stigma.
    • Most suicide widows found the legal inquest process to be an unpleasant experience.
    • The overall outcome for suicide widows was polarized, with some faring better and others worse off.

    Conclusions:

    • Bereavement by suicide does not appear to confer significantly different long-term mortality or remarriage risks compared to other causes of death.
    • The inquest process and social stigma represent significant stressors for suicide widows.
    • Individual outcomes following suicide bereavement are highly variable, necessitating tailored support strategies.

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