Suicide Prevention in New Zealand Research Reports on Support Services and Resources In 2003, the Ministry of Youth Development commissioned research to identify and assess the types of support services and/or resources needed by families, whānau and significant others bereaved by suicide (postvention) and for those affected by a suicide attempt (post-attempt). The aim was to identify best practice and areas with potential for development that could underpin a service delivery plan for New Zealand. These reports informed the development of the Postvention Support Initiative. View the reports below: Support for those bereaved by suicide Support for those affected by a suicide attempt Further information Back to the Support after a Suicide (Postvention) page Support for those bereaved by suicide Literature review This summarises current evidence-based knowledge about bereavement by suicide, the impact of bereavement by suicide on families, whānau and significant others, and the implications of this knowledge for the development and provision of support and services for those bereaved in this way. It also includes analysis of Canterbury Suicide Project data from interviews with those bereaved by suicide. A literature review and synthesis of evidence - support for those bereaved by suicide Resource identification This involved a search, synthesis and initial assessment of the national and international media resources that target families, whānau and significant others who have been bereaved by suicide. It includes a summary of key resources available to people living in New Zealand. Resource identification - support for those bereaved by suicide Review of culturally-focused literature This focuses on support for Māori, Pacific and Asian families, whānau and significant others who have been bereaved by suicide and on key aspects of cultural differences that impact on appropriate support. Review of culturally-focused literature - support for those bereaved by suicide Stakeholder consultation This summarises the results of a consultation process with stakeholders via a questionnaire, and focus groups and interviews with key stakeholders to discuss support for families, whānau and significant others affected by a suicide. Stakeholder consultation report - support for those bereaved by suicide Back to top Support for those affected by a suicide attempt Literature review This focuses on health-related research associated with the provision of family and related support after a suicide attempt. The report attempts to synthesise findings from the review of evidence to develop a tentative model of best practice recommendations about the provision of support for families, whānau and significant others after a suicide attempt. Literature review and synthesis of evidence - support for those affected by a suicide attempt Resource identification This involved a search, synthesis and initial assessment of the national and international media resources that are available for use in supporting those who have been affected by a suicide attempt. It includes a summary of key resources available to people living in New Zealand. Resource identification - support for those affected by a suicide attempt Review of culturally-focused literature This focuses on support for Māori, Pacific, Asian families, whānau and significant others who have been affected by a suicide attempt and on key aspects of cultural differences that exist among these groups. The information provides a context for the consideration of strategies to provide effective support that meets the needs of different cultural perspectives. Review of culturally-focused literature - support for those affected by a suicide attempt Stakeholder consultation This summarises the results of a limited consultation with stakeholders, providers of support services and families, whānau and significant others who have been affected by a suicide attempt. Stakeholder consultation report - support for those affected by a suicide attempt Back to top Further information If you would like further information, please email suicideprevention@moh.govt.nz. Back to top Website feedback We welcome your feedback on this page.

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