A Call for Research: The Need to Better Understand the Impact of Support Groups for Suicide Survivors

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  • Author(s): Cerel, Julie; Padgett, Jason H.; Conwell, Yeates
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior. Jun 2009 39(3):269-281.
  • Physical Description:
    PDF
  • Publication Date:
    2009
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Evaluative
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      Guilford Press. 72 Spring Street, New York, NY 10012. Tel: 800-365-7006; Tel: 212-431-9800; Fax: 212-966-6708; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: http://www.guilford.com
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      13
    • Subject Terms:
      Health Needs; Social Support Groups; Public Health; Suicide; Research Needs; At Risk Persons; Counseling Techniques; Counseling Services
    • Accession Number:
      10.1521/suli.2009.39.3.269
    • ISSN:
      0363-0234
    • Abstract:
      Support groups for suicide survivors (those individuals bereaved following a suicide) are widely used, but little research evidence is available to determine their efficacy. This paper outlines the pressing public health need to conduct research and determine effective ways to identify and meet the needs of suicide survivors, particularly through survivor support groups. After describing the various approaches to survivor support groups, we explain the need for further research, despite the inherent challenges. Finally, we pose several questions for researchers to consider as they work with survivors to develop a research agenda that sheds more light on the experiences of survivors and the help provided by survivor support groups.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Publication Date:
      2009
    • Accession Number:
      EJ848248