Efficacy of an online-group intervention after suicide bereavement: A randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

People bereaved by suicide are at high-risk for developing mental disorders and suicidal tendencies. Grief after suicide differs from grief after other types of death, and bereaved persons may require support tailored to their situation. In this study, we evaluate an online intervention for individuals bereaved by suicide and its effectiveness on mental health.

Methods

A total of 140 participants were included in the intervention and randomized to either the treatment or the waitlist control group. The intervention consisted of 12 weekly modules, based on cognitive-behavioral methods, and took place as a webinar in a group format. Primary outcomes were depression and suicidality; secondary outcomes were symptoms of prolonged grief, PTSD, posttraumatic cognitions

SUBMITTER: Wagner B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9118661 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature