Exploring the phenomenon of intrusive mental imagery after suicide bereavement: A qualitative interview study in a British sample.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Each year an estimated 48 million people are bereaved by suicide internationally. Following traumatic events, experiencing intrusive mental imagery relating to the trauma is not uncommon. This phenomenological study aimed to explore the nature, experience and impact of intrusive mental imagery after suicide bereavement.

Methods

Semi-structured interview transcripts with 18 adults bereaved by the suicide of a close contact were analysed using thematic analysis to explore patterns and themes within the data, with particular consideration of the content of images, how people experience and relate to the imagery, and the impact that the imagery has on the bereaved.

Results

Thematic analysis identified common characteristics in the experience of intrusive ment

SUBMITTER: Quayle K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10434947 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature