As suicides rise in the U.S., more attention is turning to the struggles of the people left behind. New research shows just how severe the aftermath is—and that it is different from other kinds of loss. People who lose a loved one to suicide are at a greater risk for post-traumatic stress disorder and suicide themselves. The grief can be longer-lasting and more debilitating.

But emerging treatments offer hope. A type of therapy that involves retelling the story of the moment survivors heard of a loved one’s death proved beneficial in a new study. Talking openly about the suicide may also aid healing, recent research found. Growing numbers of mental-health teams are accompanying first responders on suspected suicide cases. And counselors are undergoing new training.

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