This report is an essential read for professionals who come into contact with those bereaved or affected by suicide, including government departments, commissioners and those developing postvention services.
Dr. Sharon McDonnell (Managing Director of Suicide Bereavement UK and Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Manchester) led the national suicide bereavement study, which was a collaboration between the University of Manchester and Support After Suicide Partnership. Over 7,000 people bereaved or affected by suicide in the UK, completed a 72 question survey, reporting their experiences and perceived needs associated with such deaths, making it the largest suicide bereavement survey internationally. Findings are of national and international importance.
You can read or download the report HERE