Research Publications

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Support after suicide

Our Support After Suicide program has produced a series of publications to assist individuals and families bereaved by suicide.

Support after suicide

We were fighting the system as well as the illness: Family perceptions of how Victoria responds to people at risk of suicide and their loved ones
- 2020
This report explores the perspectives of family members of people in Victoria whose loved ones took their own lives. It describes how they viewed Victoria’s complex mental health system, both in how it responded to their loved one and to themselves.

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Support after suicide

Tell Me What Happened
- 2019
Many people feel daunted by the idea of telling a child about the suicide death of a loved one. This book features professional tips and advice on talking with children and young people about suicide, as well as first-person stories by program participants.
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Price: $15.00
Support after suicide

The Cost of Silence
- 2014
Written by men who have lost someone to suicide, this publication includes their stories and poetry.
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Support after suicide

Thank You for Listening
- 2013
A compassionate yet sobering light on the torment, bewilderment and, ultimately, the inspiring resilience of those left behind.
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Support after suicide

Nothing Prepared Me for This
- 2012
An anthology of work by writers who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide. Through workshops and discussions, the writers identified that when suicide occurs, the effect upon those left behind is like ripples in a pond. These ripples form the themes of writings presented in this book.
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