The impact of suicide on the family

Julie Cerel, John R. Jordan, Paul R. Duberstein

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Abstract

Little research has examined the consequences of a suicide for social or family networks. Because suicide occurs within families, the focus on the aftermath of suicide within families is an important next step to determine exactly how to help survivors. In this article, we review and summarize the research on the impact of suicide on individuals within families and on family and social networks. We begin with a discussion of family changes following suicide. Next, we discuss the effects of suicide on social networks overall and responses of children and the elderly to a suicide in the family. Finally, we identify key issues that remain to be resolved in family survivor research and make recommendations for future studies.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)38-44
Number of pages7
JournalCrisis
Volume29
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2008

Keywords

  • Bereavement
  • Suicide
  • Survivor

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Psychiatry and Mental health

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