Scientific Reports
The impact of patients suicide on the mental health of psychotherapists
Abstract A great number of psychotherapists and psychiatrists experience at least one patient suicide during their career. This study aims to build upon previous research findings concerning the impact of experienced patient suicide on the mental health of practicing and trainee psychotherapists in a German sample. A central aspect involves examining the temporal development of perceived distress and identifying short- and long-term emotional effects of suicide through a mixed methods approach to derive correspondi …