Talking to children about a suicide loss

Beyond Blue, Australia

Children and young people have different ways of responding to the loss of a loved one compared to adults. A child’s understanding of death is related to age, verbal ability and cognitive development.

This webpage provides information for parents and guardians about communicating with children following a suicide.

It discusses common grief responses in children and young people and ways to support them.

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