You are not Alone. Help and Advice on Coping With the Death of Someone Close

Although the effects of suicide on the bereaved can be similar to other forms of death, they can also differ in a number of ways. For the suicide bereaved, making sense of the death, coping with feelings of rejection, anger, guilt and disbelief can be even greater issues. Typically, suicide affects a wide circle of people, many of whom feel isolated and burdened after the event. This booklet provides practical help and advice for those coping with a death by suicide. Others, who have lost loved ones in sudden or tragic circumstances such as road traffic accidents, may also experience some of the same feelings of loss and grief that suicide survivors can experience and may benefit from the advice provided.