When supporting someone bereaved by suicide, it can be hard to know what to do or what to say. You can feel overwhelmed, anxious, and helpless.
Please seek help if you are supporting someone bereaved by suicide and remember to take care of yourself during this time. You can also click the tabs below for more information.
When a suicide occurs, it can have a devastating effect on family members, friends and others who knew the person. You might not know what to say or what to do when this happens. While everyone is different, and will grieve differently, there are some things you can do and say to support someone you know who is bereaved by suicide.
* what do I do and say factsheet
There are a number of things you can do to support a colleague bereaved by suicide, and some that you should avoid.
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* supporting a colleague bereaved by suicide: do's & don'ts, what should I say, how can I help?