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First Hand has information for anyone affected by witnessing a suicide who didn't know the person who died. This might be because you happened to be there when they died, or because your job involves responding to these incidents.
- Support and Self-Care
Dying Matters – resources to help people talk more openly...
- For Friends and Family
Supporting someone bereaved by suicide. It can be hard to...
- Losing a Parent to Suicide
One death from suicide is one too many Matt blogs about...
- Experiences of Grief
You may feel relieved when somebody dies. This might be...
- Support and Self-Care
When someone you care about has attempted suicide, it can be hard to know what to do or say. We're here to help you support them – and yourself. On this page: How you might feel after their suicide attempt. How to talk about their suicide attempt. Tips to help them cope.
Feb 5, 2024 · The suicide of a loved one is often so sudden, shocking, and deeply disturbing it can trigger a condition known as complicated grief—where the sorrow and pain of your loss remain unresolved and don’t ease up over time, preventing you from resuming your own life and relationships.
Jan 19, 2017 · A widow whose first husband died by suicide talks about how spouses are often treated differently after a partner's death, as if their grief is "lesser than."
Oct 25, 2021 · Nearly 47,173 suicide deaths occurred (approximately one death every 12 minutes). 9.8 million adults seriously thought about suicide. 2.8 million made a plan, and 1.3 million attempted...
After someone dies by suicide, you may feel shocked, overwhelmed and confused. Understanding what can happen in the days and weeks after the death may help you cope. Find out about letting people know, looking after yourself and who may be involved.
My ex-spouse/partner killed himself. How can I cope with this complex grief? How could I not have known my partner was at risk of suicide? Surviving spouses tend to blame themselves for...
