A GP guide to managing grief in young people
Bereavement in children can lead to longer term mental ill health, so a carefully considered approach to management is vital
Key points:
Grief is often considered an experience that mainly affects older adults. But grief is more common in the young than many people appreciate.
By the age of 10, up to 60% of children have experienced the death of a person who was close to them.1
Grief is a normal process that refers to the behavioural, cognitive and emotional response to loss.
