ABSTRACT
Grief in any situation is experienced differently by each family member and for very different reasons. It is easy in situations of grief to make assumptions that everyone’s perspective is the same. While there are likely to be shared views, there are often vast differences too. It is also important to hold in mind the perspective of the loved one whose life was lost. This is particularly true of suicide. The National Suicide Prevention Strategy clearly identifies that all family members of those who have taken their own lives should be offered psychological support, as they too are at increased risk of suicidality. The neuropsychological sequelae of brain injury are well documented in literature, particularly the cognitive, physical and emotional consequences.
