Exploring Experiences of Adolescent Suicide Loss Survivors After Participating in a Grief Intervention Group

This study will provide evidence-based recommendations for designing interventions tailored to adolescents dealing with suicide loss. By exploring how these young people experience and make meaning of their grief, the study will contribute to the development of best practices for mental health professionals and educators working with suicide loss survivors. This study will provide evidence-based recommendations for designing interventions tailored to adolescents dealing with suicide loss. By exploring how these young people experience and make meaning of their grief, the study will contribute to the development of best practices for mental health professionals and educators working with suicide loss survivors. It is hypostasized that the results from this study will show significant impact in the areas of hope, healthy coping, grief, continuing bonds, and connection. In additional it will create support systems for these teens that promote mental health and reduce the risk of long-term psychological consequences associated with suicide loss.

The procedure for this study is as follows:

1. Recruitment and Consent (One Time)

Procedure: Community partners will assist with recruitment through social media, community events, and collaboration with local mental health agencies.

Initial Contact: Any potential participants and their guardians who contact the PI or Co-PI will attend an information session conducted via Zoom or phone call prior to being consent.