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Complicated grief and suicidal ideation in adult survivors of suicide.

Mitchell, Ann M., Kim, Yookyung, Prigerson, Holly G., Mortimer, Mary Kay·2005·Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior
DOI 10.1521/suli.2005.35.5.498
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While the prevalence of complicated grief has been demonstrated to be elevated in survivors of suicide, the association between complicated grief and suicidal ideation among adult survivors of suicide has not been explored. The purpose of the present study is to examine the association between complicated grief and suicidal ideation in suicide survivors. The Inventory of Complicated Grief and the Beck Depression Inventory were administered to 60 adult survivors within 1 month of a death by suicide of a family member or significant other. Complicated grief was associated with a 9.68 (CI: 1.036, 90.417) times greater likelihood of suicidal ideation after controlling for depression, suggesting that syndromal complicated grief heightens vulnerability to suicidal ideation. Clinicians may provide more comprehensive assessments by recognizing the possibility of suicidal ideation in those with complicated grief.

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  • Surviving family members are frequently confronted with a complex mix of grief, stigma, and structural vulnerability that adversely affects their mental and physical well-being.

    “Surviving family members are frequently confronted with a complex mix of grief, stigma, and structural vulnerability5,6,7 that adversely affects their mental8,9,10,11 and physical well-being.9”

    From Mortality Risk Following a Household Suicide (2025) · cites this paper as [6]

  • Suicide exposure is traumatic and often results in grief, guilt, stigma, and family disruption.

    “Suicide exposure is traumatic and often results in grief, guilt, stigma, and family disruption.5,6,7”

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  • In the immediate aftermath of the suicide, family members often experience intense grief marked by guilt, blame, and stigma, leading to enduring physical, psychological, and psychosomatic difficulties.

    “In the immediate aftermath of the suicide, family members often experience intense grief marked by guilt, blame, and stigma,2,5,6,7,18 leading to enduring physical, psychological, and psychosomatic difficulties.”

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  • Suicide loss can trigger financial hardship, social withdrawal, family conflict, and caregiving burdens.

    “Suicide loss can trigger financial hardship, social withdrawal, family conflict, and caregiving burdens.5,6,7”

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Authors
Mitchell, A. M., Kim, Y., Prigerson, H. G., & Mortimer, M. K.
Affiliations
  • University of Pittsburgh (US)
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital (US)
  • Franciscan University of Steubenville (US)
Corresponding author
Mitchell, Ann M.
ORCID
Venue
Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2005-10
Volume
35
Issue
5
Pages
498-506
ISSN
  • 0363-0234 (ISSN-L)
  • 1943-278X
DOI
10.1521/suli.2005.35.5.498
OpenAlex
W2133709172
Cited by
171
References
25
Citations by year
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FWCI
5.01
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor (vor, 1924 d)
Locations
  • Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
  • Social Sciences › Anthropology › Death, Funerary Practices, and Mourning
Keywords
complicated grief, suicidal ideation, suicide survivors, bereavement, depression, Inventory of Complicated Grief, Beck Depression Inventory, family members of suicide victims
MeSH terms
Adult, Cross-Sectional Studies, Major Depressive Disorder, Family, Female, Grief, Humans, Male, Surveys and Questionnaires, Suicide, Attempted, Survival

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