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Before the suicide :
People’s perceptions of why the suicide took place
Suicide notes
GPs and psychiatrists

Soon after the suicide :
Finding out
First reactions-shock, disbelief, despair & relief
Changing emotions-sadness, guilt & anger
Seeing the body or not being able to do so
Telling children and young people about a suicide
Other people’s reactions
Family dynamics
The press and other media involvement
Police involvement
Practical matters

The funeral, inquest, burial or cremation :
The funeral or commemoration
Burying the body or scattering or burying ashes
The headstone or other memorial
The inquest
Reactions to the verdict

Sources of help :
Informal support - Family and friends
Help and support from professionals
Self-help groups, conferences and helplines
Help from Cruse Bereavement Care
Help and information through the internet
Coping with grief and keeping memories alive
Support for children and young people

Life now and a message to others :
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Anniversaries and other special occasions
Messages to others who have been bereaved
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Bereavement due to suicide

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In 2005 Linda’s 13 year old daughter took her own life. Linda and her family were shocked. Linda still feels devastated, but more in control, and is back at work. She has found help thought a psychologist and has attended a SOBS conference.

Dying & bereavement >> Bereavement due to suicide >> Lost a partner, husband or wife >> Dolores - Interview 29 >> After Steve died Dolores felt guilty about what had happened. She has seen a psychologist every fortnight for the past two years and has found therapy

Dolores’ husband, Steve, developed mental health problems soon after their baby was born. He fell from a bridge in 2005 and died soon afterwards. Dolores felt distraught and very sad. She has found help though a psychologist, and SOBS, and web sites.

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