Pre- and post-loss features of adolescent suicide bereavement: Findings from a systematic review of the literature

Résumé

Despite increasing clinical and research interest in suicide bereavement the impact of suicide on adolescents is still poorly understood. This critical review aims to disentangle pre- and post-loss features that affect response to grief in this age group. The literature was analysed after a systematic search and hand-check of retrieved articles. The impact of suicide is affected by (1) pre-loss features related to personal/family history of mental health, family life, suicidal behavior, and type and emotional closeness of relationship; and (2) post-loss issues such as quality of remaining relationships. Future research and bereavement support should consider these broader contexts. GENRE HOMME FEMME ADOLESCENT DEUIL ENDEUILLÉ DEUIL-SUICIDE DÉPRESSION SOUTIEN-SOCIAL TROUBLE-STRESS-POST-TRAUMATIQUE