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Open access. Suicide bereavement is a risk factor for adverse outcomes related to grief, social functioning, mental health and suicidal behaviour. Consequently, suicide bereavement support (i.e., postvention) has been identified as an important suicide prevention strategy. However, little is known about its effectiveness. To redress this gap, this review aimed to assess the evidence of effectiveness of interventions for people bereaved by suicide, and appraise the quality of the research in this field.
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Crisis: The Journal of Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention (Oct 30, 2018). DOI:10.1027/0227-5910/a000556
Background: Although suicide loss has been associated with several negative outcomes, numerous studies have shown that loss survivors can experience posttraumatic growth (PTG) following the suicide loss of a significant other. However, few studies have explored the mechanisms of such growth.. To read the full article, log in using your MPFT NHS OpenAthens details.
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Carer burden and carer stress are well-documented concepts, and can lead to depression and a risk of suicide in some individuals. It is important that this risk is considered when supporting informal carers of people living with dementia. To read the full article, log in using your MPFT NHS OpenAthens details. SSOTP (legacy account) - You can request a copy of this article by replying to this email. Please ensure you are clear which article you are requesting.
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Suffering in a suicidal crisis includes feelings such as despair, loneliness, anxiety, fear, shame, guilt and hopelessness. This study highlights the experiences of patients in the aftermath of suicide attempts. The research question was, what do suicidal patients see as meaningful help in care and treatment situations?
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Implications for practice and research
>This research provides further evidence of the importance of asking carers about their mental health and whether they experience suicidal thoughts.
>Researchers should add to this work by exploring the relationship between suicidal thinking, planning, intent and attempts at suicide for caregivers for people living with dementia.
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Implications for practice and research
>This research provides further evidence of the importance of asking carers about their mental health and whether they experience suicidal thoughts.
>Researchers should add to this work by exploring the relationship between suicidal thinking, planning, intent and attempts at suicide for caregivers for people living with dementia.
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In comparing professional and lived experience views, it is clear that there are disparities between people's individual knowledge, mental healthcare needs and attitudes towards self harm and suicidality. This Virtual issue gathers together recently published articles that examine the experiences of people who self harm or experience suicidality and the people who care for them.. To read the full article, log in using your SSSFT NHS OpenAthens details. SSOTP - You can request a copy of this article by replying to this email. Please ensure you are clear which article you are requesting.
Crisis: The Journal of Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Vol. 38, Iss. 6, (2017): 393-402.
Background: Bereavement by suicide is associated with a number of consequences including poor mental health outcomes and increased suicide risk. Despite this, the bereaved by suicide may be reluctant to seek help from friends, family, and professionals. Internet forums and social networking sites are a popular avenue of support for the bereaved, but to date there is a lack of research into their use and efficacy.. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
Suicide-related behaviour amongst adult male offenders within the Prison Service is currently at record levels. However, the impact of this behaviour on prison officers has been largely overlooked. Therefore, the purpose of this paper aims to develop an understanding of prison officers’ experiences of working with suicide-related behaviour.. To read the full article, log in using your SSSFT NHS OpenAthens details. SSOTP - You can request a copy of this article by replying to this email. Please ensure you are clear which article you are requesting.
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Family caregivers of people with dementia often report high levels of stress and depression, but little is known about those who contemplate suicide or self-harm. This study explores thoughts of suicide, self-harm and death in dementia caregivers and investigates the characteristics that distinguish them from those without such thoughts. Login using your SSSFT NHS OpenAthens for full text. SSOTP - You can request a copy of this article by replying to this email. Please ensure you are clear which article you are requesting.
Self-harm in young people is a common reason for contact with clinical services. However, there is little research focusing on parents’ perspectives of care following self-harm. The aim of this study was to explore parents’ experiences of treatment and support for the young person and for themselves. Login using your SSSFT NHS OpenAthens for full text. SSOTP - You can request a copy of this article by replying to this email. Please ensure you are clear which article you are requesting.