The Experience of Adults Bereaved by the Suicide of a Close Elderly Relative: A Qualitative Pilot Study

Suicide in older persons is a serious issue in many countries. The act of intentionally causing one’s own death is often associated with lack of social support, thwarted belongingness, or chronic interpersonal difficulties. Therefore, suicide has a significant interpersonal dimension that can influe...

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Main Authors: Gabrielle Michaud-Dumont, Sylvie Lapierre, Charles Viau-Quesnel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.538678/full