Can postvention be prevention?

@article{Andriessen2009CanPB,
  title={Can postvention be prevention?},
  author={Karl Andriessen},
  journal={Crisis},
  year={2009},
  volume={30 1},
  pages={
          43-7
        }
}
BACKGROUND There has been recent interest in postvention activities which involve provision of support to family members and others affected by a suicide death. AIMS To review the current status of postvention support, including definitions used and the objectives and effectiveness of support activities for people bereaved by suicide. METHODS Selected controlled studies of support activities and programs are reviewed with narrative comment. Results. Not applicable. CONCLUSIONS Effective… 
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