Even people who are only indirectly exposed to these repeat tragedies, such as first responders and those affected by media coverage, can experience profound and long-lasting grief.
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People who are directly affected by mass shootings may develop PTSD and depression. But those who are indirectly exposed to these tragedies can also experience profound and long-lasting grief.
Nearly all suicide-loss survivors experience guilt, wondering what they could have done to prevent it. But despite decades of research, experts struggle to identify risk factors and predict suicide.
What if you passed COVID-19 to someone else? For those living with that guilt, the thought could be devastating.
For anyone struggling with survivor guilt, it’s important to remember this pandemic is not your fault. You did not do anything wrong.
Survivor’s guilt is arguably an instance of good character, an emotional expression.
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Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Wayne State University
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Professor of Philosophy, University of Pretoria
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Associate Professor, College of Medicine, University of Florida
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Associate Professor of Psychology, Mississippi State University
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Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, University of Florida
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Professor of Social Work, University of Kentucky
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Honorary Enterprise Professor, University of Melbourne and CEO Dart Centre for Journalism and Trauma Asia Pacific, Edith Cowan University
