All of HUGG’s services aim to improve the supports and services available to those affected or impacted by suicide. One of the ways we do this is by engaging in research projects to enhance the effectiveness of suicide bereavement support, which ultimately contributes to the prevention of further suicides.

HUGG is committed to ensuring that the voices of those with a lived experience of suicide loss is heard and considered, which will in turn bring a better understanding of the impact of suicide bereavement and to improving the support and interventions provided to individuals and communities after a death by suicide.

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My family members each had their own extreme pain to deal with, so it was hard to ask them for support. Also, there was a feeling that we were all to blame, and then some more than others.


*Anonymous participant
*Afterwords- A survey of people bereaved by suicide in Ireland.

Suicide Research Publications

We have gathered a selection of articles and research material focusing on suicide bereavement which may help individuals and service providers deal with the many complex issues that come with managing suicide bereavement. These resources range from national strategies for suicide prevention and postvention, to examining current approaches in suicide postvention as well as national quality standards for the provision of suicide bereavement support services.

Afterwords- A survey of people bereaved by suicide in Ireland

A qualitative study of participating in suicide bereavement peer support groups

Psychosocial outcomes of attending a HUGG Support Group

HUGG Support Groups Help Lower Traumatic Grief

Irish Probable Suicide Deaths Study between 2015-2018 (IPSDS)

Developing A Community Response to Suicide

Articles & Events

Learn more about suicide prevention and postvention. Read insights about coping after a suicide,
gain an understanding of suicide bereavement, suicide support groups and suicide in Ireland.