A systematic review of controlled studies of suicidal and self-harming behaviours in adolescents following bereavement by suicide.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Research suggests that being exposed to the suicide of others increases risk of subsequent suicidal or self-harming thoughts or behaviours. What is less clear is whether this applies to adolescents, and if the risk exceeds that following other causes of death, which has implications on suicide prevention approaches. This study aimed to systematically review the evidence on adolescent bereavement experiences by different causes to address this gap.

Methods

A comprehensive literature search using four databases (MEDLINE, PsycInfo, Web of Science, and Embase) identified 21 studies which measured suicidal or self-harm outcomes among bereaved adolescents aged between 12 to 18 years old. The literature was screened, data was extracted using pre-piloted forms, and risk o

SUBMITTER: Del Carpio L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8270178 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature