Supportive and non-supportive social experiences following suicide loss: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Suicide bereavement entails profound social stressors, including stigma and communication barriers, which can impair social support for suicide loss survivors (SLS). Despite recognized benefits of empathetic interactions, social support, and self-disclosure in mitigating adverse mental health outcomes after suicide loss, we lack a comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing perceived social support among SLS within their broader social environments. To address this gap, our study explores the diverse social experiences of SLS beyond their immediate circles. Specifically, we identify characteristics that define both supportive and non-supportive social experiences of SLS, as well as the facilitators and barriers to social support in the context of suicide berea

SUBMITTER: Marek F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11055309 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature