What can we do to help and understand survivors of suicide in Hong Kong?

Crisis. 2007;28(4):183-9. doi: 10.1027/0227-5910.28.4.183.

Abstract

Survivors of suicide or people bereaved by suicide are underresearched and underserviced. This report contains preliminary data, collected from a psychological autopsy study, which examines the characteristics of suicide survivors in Hong Kong. This paper considers the preliminary data currently available and attempts to suggest a way forward toward understanding and help for this underrecognized group of individuals in Hong Kong.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Asian People / psychology*
  • China / ethnology
  • Family / psychology*
  • Female
  • Grief*
  • Hong Kong
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Needs Assessment*
  • Social Support
  • Suicide*
  • Survivors / psychology*