SUDEP Awareness and Effect on Parental Trauma, Grief, and Coping After the Death of a Child

Previous awareness of SUDEP (or lack thereof) has complex and far-reaching effects on the subsequent parental perceived trauma, grief, and coping processes. Furthermore, emergency responders, official personnel, and treating physicians may mishandle the aftermath of SUDEP. This study's findings strongly advocate for a paradigm shift in SUDEP-related practices across multiple disciplines, including legislation. Emphasis should be placed on increasing proactive SUDEP counseling to mitigate the traumatic effect and subsequent grieving process when SUDEP occurs.