Pre- and postloss features of adolescent suicide bereavement: A systematic review. Issue 4 (20th April 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Andriessen, Karl; Draper, Brian; Dudley, Michael; Mitchell, Philip B.
• Is Part Of: Death studies. Volume 40:Issue 4(2016)
• Page Start: 229
• Page End: 246
• Publication Date: 2016-04-20
• Subjects: Death -- Psychological aspects -- Periodicals; Terminal care -- Periodicals; Death -- Moral and ethical aspects -- Periodicals; 306.9
• DOI: 10.1080/07481187.2015.1128497
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0748-1187

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Despite increasing clinical and research interest in suicide bereavement the impact of suicide on adolescents is still poorly understood. This systematic review aims to disentangle pre- and postloss features that affect response to grief in this age group. The literature was analyzed after a systematic search and hand-check of retrieved articles. The impact of suicide is affected by (a) preloss features related to personal/family history of mental health, family life, suicidal behavior, and type and emotional closeness of relationship; and (b) postloss issues such as quality of remaining relationships. Future research and bereavement support should consider these broader contexts.