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Effective Communication With Bereaved Child Survivors of Suicide
Author(s) -
Mitchell Ann M.,
Wesner Susan,
Brownson Lynn,
Gale Deborah Dysart,
Garand Linda,
Havill Allyson
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
journal of child and adolescent psychiatric nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.331
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 1744-6171
pISSN - 1073-6077
DOI - 10.1111/j.1744-6171.2006.00060.x
Subject(s) - psychosocial , distressing , mental health , psychological intervention , suicide prevention , psychiatry , psychology , grief , poison control , injury prevention , clinical psychology , psychotherapist , medicine , medical emergency , chemistry
TOPIC: While bereavement is considered by many to be among the most stressful life events, it becomes even more distressing when it is related to the suicide of a loved one. Further, the death of a parent is traumatic for anyone, but it may be especially intensified for young children. This points to a strong need for the recognition and treatment of psychiatric and social problems associated with childhood bereavement.PURPOSE AND SOURCES: The purpose of this paper is to review the literature and present a synopsis of the psychosocial outcomes of childhood suicide survivor bereavement and outline communication issues that emerge when talking with young suicide survivors.CONCLUSIONS: A case is made to develop and test interventions designed to meet the mental health needs of this important group of individuals.