There has been little research into the impact this has on their personal and professional lives and on their own suicide risk. Photo: Gregor RichardsonA University of Otago researcher says further investigation into the impacts of suicide events on first responders is urgently needed. There has been little research into the impact this has on their personal and professional lives and on their own suicide risk, he said. Only two of the 25 research papers Mr Lyra examined measured mental health outcomes in mental health professionals after a patient’s suicide, with burnout and PTSD reported as significant adverse outcomes. Mr Lyra is planning further research on the impact of suicide on first responders.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 04, 2021 02:26 UTC