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Improved grief and symptoms of depression in bereaved siblings: promising findings from an online intervention

Por: Andriessen · K.

Commentary on: Wagner B, Hofmann L, Maaß U. A therapist-supported internet-based intervention for bereaved siblings: a randomized controlled trial. Palliat Med. 2022 Dec;36(10):1532–1543. doi: 10.1177/02692163221122344. Epub 2022 Oct 20.

Implications for practice and research

  • An online 6-weeks 12-session CBT-based writing intervention can improve grief and depression in bereaved siblings up to 1 year postintervention.

  • Further research may examine the potentially effective components and the effectiveness of the intervention in populations such as males and people bereaved by suicide.

  • Context

    Bereaved siblings have an increased risk of developing long-term health-related problems after loss. A population-wide study revealed higher risks of depression, substance use and a twofold risk of attempted suicide compared to non-bereaved siblings.1 Other research reported a 71% increase of all-cause mortality during a 37-year follow-up period.2 The risk was two-fold when the siblings died by the same cause.

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