To lose a next of kin to suicide can be an extremely distressing event. Studies show that bereaved by suicide have an elevated risk of stress-related diseases and suicidal behaviour themselves. The aim of this study is to examine the psychological mechanisms that affect the risk of suicidal behaviour among bereaved by suicide. These insights are needed in order to optimise the support for bereaved by suicide.
The project has received support from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
DRISP: Annette Erlangsen
Partner:
- Dr Alexandra Pitman, Senior Clinical Lecturer, UCL Division of Psychiatry (
projektansvarlig ) - Dr Gemma Lewis, Research Associate in Psychiatric Epidemiology, UCL Division of Psychiatry
- Professor Julie Cerel, Professor, College of Social Work, University of Kentucky