The term is basically used by those involved with support groups. A comprehensive bibliography. A comprehensive bibliography update, 1985-1995. There are lot of articles but too little research. Long-term studies are few.
Much research involves widows or parents of teens.
Most studies address attitudes and show we are viewed less positively than victims of other losses and draw less support. Griever response to the suicide is the focus of next largest number of studies. Research is needed on the number of suicide grievers, different types of grievers, and how all can best be helped. The grief it causes is intense and prolonged. Suicide is still stigmatized.