Year: 1994 Source: National Suicide Prevention Conference, (1994: Canberra), p.101 SIEC No: 19981066

Postvention is a therapeutic strategy diected to those bereaved by suicide which aims to alleviate distress, prevent imitative suicidal behaviour, & promote healthy recovery. It is especially appropriate for adolescents who have been identified as the age group most vulnerable to cluster suicide. This interactive session demonstrated the implementation of postvention principles, based on role plays.