Children and Grief After a Suicide

Like adults, children need support to learn to live with grief and gradually regain their balance. A variety of information is available to help you support a child grieving a suicide. 

Talking to a child about a suicide

Telling a child about suicide can be very challenging. Children don’t have the same understanding of death as adults. And they react differently when losing a loved one to suicide. 

Supporting a child who is grieving a suicide

There are a number of things you can do to support a child who is grieving. 

When a child dealing with suicide grief should see a professional 

A child may need psychological support when experiencing suicide grief. There are various signs that may indicate that the child should see a health care professional. 

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