Cited by 119Grief, Bereavement, and Mental HealthDeath, Funerary Practices, and MourningSuicide and Self-Harm Studies

Adults mourning suicide: Self-reported concerns about bereavement, needs for assistance, and help-seeking behavior

Provini, Jessica R. Everett, Cynthi, Celine·2000·Death Studies

Abstract

This study empirically characterized the experiences of 227 adult next-of-kin as they mourned suicides that had occurred in New York City during 1997. Next-of-kin reported psychosocial problems including family difficulties, comorbid stressors, psychiatric symptomatology, and unresolved bereavement. Professional intervention was the most frequently reported need and the most frequently reported type of desired help. In terms of actual receipt of assistance, participants reported having received help from families, friends, and communities as well as from professionals. Although some next-of-kin had not sought help because they felt able to cope without assistance, others encounted barriers to receiving desired help. These findings warrant increased and sustained community outreach to this population. Recommendations include public education regarding de-stigmatization of suicide and the needs of the suicidally bereaved, enhancement of internal and external coping supports, facilitation of access to both professional and community help, and better coordinated and more culturally appropriate services.

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  • While 72% of survivors expressed the need for professional help, only 47% actually received it.

    “A study by Provini et al. [23] showed that while 72% of survivors expressed the need for professional help, only 47% actually received it; an observation confirmed in other studies, e.g., [32].”

    From Essential Questions on Suicide Bereavement and Postvention (2011) · cites this paper as [23]

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Authors
Provini, J. R. E.
Venue
Death Studies
Published
2000-01
Volume
24
Issue
1
Pages
1-19
ISSN
  • 0748-1187 (ISSN-L)
  • 1091-7683
OpenAlex
W2158458320
Cited by
119
References
25
Citations by year
2026: 1 · 2025: 3 · 2024: 2 · 2023: 1 · 2022: 5 · 2021: 6 · 2020: 3 · 2019: 3 · 2018: 7 · 2017: 5 · 2016: 7 · 2015: 5 · 2014: 7 · 2013: 5 · 2012: 4
FWCI
2.68
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Death Studies (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
  • Social Sciences › Anthropology › Death, Funerary Practices, and Mourning
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
Keywords
suicide bereavement, next of kin, grief, help-seeking, psychosocial problems, help-seeking barriers, community support, family problems, psychiatric symptoms, coping support
MeSH terms
Adult, Bereavement, Health Services Needs and Demand, Humans, Mental Health Services, New York City, Patient Acceptance of Health Care, Social Support, Suicide

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