What question did this study set out to answer?

To explore the shared and distinct grief experiences of parents and mental health professionals after the suicidal deaths of children and adolescents.

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March 18, 2026

The impact of suicidal deaths of children and adolescents among parents and mental health professionals: A systematic review and meta‐synthesis

Key Points

To explore the shared and distinct grief experiences of parents and mental health professionals after the suicidal deaths of children and adolescents.
Conducted a systematic review and meta-synthesis of existing literature
Analyzed shared grief experiences of parents and mental health professionals
Identified contexts affecting their experiences
Highlighted the continuum of grief experiences between parents and mental health professionals
Emphasized the need for integrated postvention support
Recommended systemic continuity of care and individualized support for bereaved MHPs

Abstract

This review uniquely speaks of the shared grief experiences of parents and MHPs on a continuum while also highlighting the distinct contexts and meanings that shape their experiences. Integrated postvention support should prioritize systemic continuity of care for bereaved parents and families while simultaneously ensuring individualized support for bereaved MHPs through sensitive institutional structures.

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Cite This Study

Roshini et al. (Sun,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ba43a84e9516ffd37a526d https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1111/papt.70045

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