Plain Language Statement PDF

Research team:

Dr Karl Andriessen, The University of Melbourne (Primary supervisor), Email: [email protected], Phone: +61390354656

Elahe Derakhshan (Principal researcher; PhD candidate), Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Email: [email protected]

A/Professor Amy Morgan, The University of Melbourne, Email: [email protected]

Introduction

We appreciate your interest in participating in this study. QR Code on Flyer This document contains information about the study, so that you can decide if you would like to take part in this research. Please take the time to read this information carefully.

If you agree to participate, you will be asked to sign the Consent Form in the next step before starting the questionnaire. Signing the form indicates that you understand the information and that you consent to participate. Please, keep a copy of this Plain Language Statement and Consent Form as a record.

Who can participate in this study?

You can participate in this online survey if you are:

1. A mental health care provider (e.g., psychologist, counsellor, psychotherapist, psychiatrist, general practitioner, social worker, nurse, etc.)
2. In Australia
3. Have at least 2 years of professional experience helping clients with any grief or mental health challenges

What is this research about?

The loss of a close person to suicide is extremely distressing and can lead to mental health challenges such as suicidality, depression, and prolonged grief. Helpful interventions for people bereaved by suicide (i.e., postvention) are limited, and even fewer exist for individuals from minority backgrounds, such as Muslims in Australia.

Research suggests that culturally and religiously informed interventions and professionals can enhance the effectiveness of support. However, little is known about confidence,