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The needs of those bereaved through suicide
People who have been bereaved through suicide will need help to take the
following:
• get the suicide in perspective by talking about it;
• deal with family problems caused by the suicide;
• feel better about themselves (not to blame oneself);
• obtain factual information about the suicide and its effects;
• have a safe and private place to express feelings such as anger;
• get advice on practical and social concerns;
• deal with stigma and other people’s reactions to suicide.

 

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Tags: bereaved, suicide