Growing together: Longitudinal trajectory of posttraumatic growth among suicide-loss survivors and its interpersonal predictors

Introduction: Background Recent studies have indicated that grieving after suicide loss can be particularly complex and traumatic. However, recognized the opportunity for personal growth among suicide-loss survivors. Objectives This study signifies an effort to develop a comprehensive understanding of underlying interpersonal facilitators posttraumatic (PTG) survivors in longitudinal design. Methods Participants included 189 (155 females), aged 21–73, who completed questionnaires thwarted belongingness (TB), perceived burdensomeness (PB), self-disclosure at T1. Moreover, participants were assessed on PTG levels T1, 18 months (T2), 42 (T3). Results The integrated mediation model both TB PB contributed trajectory. T3 beyond trajectory across time. We also found mediate association T2 T3. Conclusions These findings suggest factors play critical roles contributing over time Basic psychoeducational interventions designed foster behaviors may facilitate achieving aftermath loss. Disclosure Interest Y. Levi-Belz Shareolder of: no, Grant / Research support from: Consultant Employee Paid Instructor Speakers bureau no