Abstract
It has long been stated that six people are left behind following every suicide. Despite a lack of empirical evidence, this has been extensively cited for over 30 years. Using data from a random-digit dial survey, a more accurate number of people exposed to each suicide is calculated. A sample of 1,736 adults included 812 lifetime suicide-exposed respondents who reported age and number of exposures. Each suicide resulted in 135 people exposed (knew the person). Each suicide affects a large circle of people, who may be in need of clinician services or support following exposure.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 529-534 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior |
Volume | 49 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2019 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2018 The American Association of Suicidology
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Psychology
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
- Psychiatry and Mental health