Losing a family member to suicide is becoming increasingly common in the United States as the annual figure of suicide which is set at 44, 000 reveals a very disturbing reality. While there are multiplicities of factors that could cause suicide, it is often preventable when the conditions are identified quickly and necessary intervention is initiated. This realization creates a crippling effect for families that mourn the loss of a loved one to suicide. In the bid to help mitigate this debilitating emotional state that of grieving families, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and The Dougy Center have introduced a New Education Resource to help cope with the grief of losing a loved one to suicide. While coping with the loss of a loved one to suicide may present the family with a feeling of helplessness and a seemingly insurmountable emotional depression, the manual is formulated to help overcome this dark period while demystifying complicated emotions that may be hard to deal.
This compassionate and well-articulated program is designed to offer comprehensive support to children and young adults dealing with this kind of grief. The programs consist of a variety of approaches that would be introduced systematically in ways that facilitates a smooth transition from the turbulence of loss to a happier and more productive life. The chairman of America Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Dr. Christine Moutier elaborated on the importance of the program and how it would help in the elevation of children and their families from the emotional distress caused by losing a loved one to suicide.
Programs like this and many more that are targeted at very important aspects of humanity continues to help people deal with various forms of emotional hardship by offering unwavering support while effectively empowering individuals and families to overcome bitterness on the road to a fulfilling life.