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After a Suicide

Suicide can have a devastating and lasting impact on families, friends and communities.  Those who are bereaved may experience complex feelings of grief and feel isolated.

 

Those who have been bereaved by suicide or who are caring for someone bereaved by suicide may find the following publications useful.

 

After A Suicide (from Scottish Association for Mental Health)

A guide covering the practical issues that need to be faced after a suicide; some of the emotions you might be experiencing; and places where you can get help.

Download the After a Suicide guide here

 

Help is at hand (from Public Health England)

A guide for people who have been bereaved by suicide, with a focus on the conflicting emotions you may have. There is also information for people helping someone who has been bereaved.

Download the Help is at Hand guide here

 

There is also support available locally:

 

Angus

Insight Counselling 01382 305706 and CRUSE Bereavement 0808 802 6161

 

Dundee

Insight Counselling 01382 305706 and CRUSE Bereavement 0808 802 6161

 

Perth and Kinross

Cruse Bereavement provides support to people bereaved by suicide 01738 441 617