The Impact of suicide. The Experience of Chinese suicide survivors in Hong Kong

Abstract

1st presentation provides an overview of the research and clinical literature on the prominent emotional themes experienced by suicide survivors, such as heightened guilt, anger, rejection, trauma, and abandonment by the deceased. It also covers factors that may predict an elevated risk for the development of complicated mourning. Utilizing data from a recent pilot study on the needs of suicide survivors, the presenter also identifies interventions that seem to be helpful to many survivors. The content is useful for both clinicians working with survivors and for administrators seeking to develop postvention services for survivors

Impacts of cultural related features for Chinese suicide survivors on the grieving process are discussed in the 2nd presentation and the implications in intervention are delineated. Besides, a series of necessarily procedures required by different departments of the Government are carried out. These procedures are usually perceived as secondary stress of the suicide bereavement and sometimes are even more demanding than the primary stress of vereavement. The procedures required in Hong Kong are briefed and suggestions in minimizing the stress induced are offered