Volunteers needed for parent survivors of suicide study
Despite the burden of suicide in the United States, very little is known
about the experience of losing a loved one to suicide.
The purpose of this study is to investigate what factors may contribute to
personal growth in the aftermath of this kind of loss.
Participants should be a parent who has lost a child of any age to suicide
within the last two years. The survey is available on-line and should take
less than 30 minutes to complete.
Principal investigator: Melinda Moore
The Catholic University of America
Participation is completely confidential.
If you are interested in participating, please visit:
It’s time: A challenge to survivors of suicide
By Jerry and Elsie Weyrauch 
Survivors of suicide (those who have lost a loved one to suicide) face innumerable challenges– from the moment they learn of the suicide until they find acceptance. The challenge to reduce the impact of suicidal behavior, so others may be spared a survivor’s life, becomes a lifetime of prevention activity for many people. However, for most, reaching the point where they can just “get on” with their lives is probably sufficient challenge.
Survivors also have learned, from experience or the history of the past 15 years, that one person and a new approach can make the difference between status quo and significant positive progress forward! Many survivors live with a constant Continue reading››