Grief interventions for people bereaved by suicide: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adaption to the loss of a loved one due to suicide can be complicated by feelings of guilt, shame, responsibility, rejection, and stigmatization. Therefore people bereaved by suicide have an increased risk for developing complicated grief which is related to negative physical and mental disorders and an increased risk for suicidal behavior. Grief interventions are needed for this vulnerable population. The aim of this systematic review was to provide an overview of the current state of evidence concerning the effectiveness of interventions that focus on grief for people bereaved by suicide.

Methods

We conducted a systematic literature search using PubMed, Web of Science, and PsycINFO for articles published up until November 2016. Relevant papers were identified an

SUBMITTER: Linde K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5482439 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature