Has someone close to you died by suicide?

If someone close to you dies from suicide (or you think it may have been suicide) then you may experience complex feelings that such as shame or guilt. It can leave you going over things in your head about what could’ve been different, but suicide is very complex and there is rarely one single cause. But remember that neither you, nor the person who died, are to blame for their death.

Talk to someone you trust about how you are feeling. It can be hard if family members are grieving in a different way to you, but try to open up if you can.

You can also contact the Suicide Bereavement service which is run by Leeds Mind. The workers have all experienced loss by suicide themselves.

One-to-one. One to one support can give you space to talk and explore your feelings with a bereavement practitioner. This can be face-to-face, by phone, zoom or WhatsApp.

Family Support. The service also offers support to the whole family, which can be really helpful if there are younger children involved. This can include people who are key support for the children rather than just blood relations. Family support is flexible using a playful and creative ways to talk about death.

Find out how to can refer yourself or your family to the Suicide Bereavement Service