“Turning personal tragedy into triumph”: A systematic review and meta-analysis of studies on posttraumatic growth among suicide-loss survivors.

Clinical Impact Statement: Posttraumatic growth (PTG) is a relatively new area of research in postvention that carries substantial implications for the delivery of effective support to individuals coping with suicide loss. In this review, we sought to offer a broad psychological consideration of PTG among individuals bereaved by suicide. The primary correlates of PTG were interpersonal factors such as self-disclosure and social support. A meta-analysis provided evidence that these factors have strong averaged pool effects for their correlations with PTG. Thus, from a clinical perspective, postvention efforts may be enhanced by facilitating interpersonal interaction skills, as they can enhance the prospect of PTG as well as diminish mental pain, stigma, and loneliness among suicide-bereaved individuals.