[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Losing someone close through suicide is a devastating experience and can be overwhelming and incomprehensible. While grief is a natural reaction to the loss of a loved one, it may be particularly complex in the case of suicide when the death may have come without warning. Grief can be...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples who already bear an existing burden of disadvantage, chronic illness and premature death, the death of a loved one through suicide can intensify a deep sense of existing grief and loss. Grief is a response to the death of someone that you have...
The range of grief reactions and responses to the loss of a loved one to suicide is very broad and may include shock, denial, numbness, shame or physical symptoms such as sleeplessness or loss of appetite. Losing someone close through suicide can be an overwhelming and devastating experience. While...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The death of a loved one through suicide can trigger intense and confusing emotions. Many people feel overwhelmed with a need to know why their loved one chose to end their life, and consumed by a sense of guilt that there was something they could, or should, have done. It...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] In Australia, suicide is a growing problem. In people 15-44 years, it is the leading cause of death, resulting in deep and significant grief among families and communities. While suicide is a major public health concern, it is still difficult to quantify the number of people who take their...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] When someone close to us dies by suicide, each of us will grieve differently. Our responses may be impacted by the nature of our relationship with the person who died, our previous experiences of suicide, our age and cultural beliefs and our access to social supports. At the same...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] What is grief? Grief is something every one of us has to face when we lose something or someone we love. Grief is the way we respond to that loss – the way we feel and react when we realise our future is not going to look the way...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Suicide can cause significant distress in rural and remote communities. These communities are often small and interconnected which means that suicide can affect everyone. In rural areas that are less close-knit, suicide can cause trauma that is experienced in isolation, and without accessible or trusted support. About suicide in rural...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Refugees and asylum seekers are at an increased suicide risk, and this is particularly so amongst younger men and those confined in mandatory detention. In most instances, refugees and asylum seekers have experienced high levels of loss and grief, stemming from the loss of their homes, being forced to leave...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When a member of the Defence Force or a veteran takes their own life, the grief experienced by those around them can be devastating. The close bonds and focus on mutual protection among service personnel can mean that the loss of a colleague to suicide can be particularly devastating, destabilising...
