Survivors of Suicide Victims – a Follow-up of Professional Support

Significant others of suicide victims were offered to complete a form evaluating a support program in which they had participated, & assessing their psychological situation. 71% of participants completed the form, & 70% of those reporting close relationships with the victim agreed to an interview. Most of the survivors were satisfied with the program, except those that were children of suicide victims. Children also appeared to feel worse than others. Implications of these findings are discussed. (9 refs)