title: Is Exposure to Suicide Beyond Kin Associated with Risk for Suicidal Behavior? A Systematic Review of the Evidence.
abstract: Suicide bereavement and postvention literature often espouses risk for subsequent suicidal behavior among those previously exposed to a suicide death. Most often risk is discussed in relation to kin; however, many more individuals are exposed to suicide, and the impact of this exposure is important to understand in relation to targeting postvention. This review examined the research literature (1990-2014) to determine the evidence base for risk among those exposed to suicide. The findings demonstrate that risk of suicidal behaviors among those exposed to the suicide is significantly higher than those unexposed. These results are discussed within the context of current research in the field of postvention, and suggestions for future research are suggested.
authors: School of Health, University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia.
authors: Myfanwy
authors: M
authors: Maple
authors: College of Social Work, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA.
authors: Julie
authors: 0000-0002-4534-5526
authors: J
authors: Cerel
authors: Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, BC, Canada.
authors: Rebecca
authors: R
authors: Sanford
authors: School of Health, University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia.
authors: Tania
authors: T
authors: Pearce
authors: Private Practice, Pawtucket, RI, USA.
authors: Jack
authors: J
authors: Jordan
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001601:Bereavement; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012307:Risk Factors; D059020:Suicidal Ideation; D013405:Suicide; D055815:Young Adult