Child feels the deceased is with him or her in some way. Child rejects old friends and seeks new friends who have experienced a simular loss. Child wants to call home during the school day. Child can't concentrate on homework or classwork. Child bursts into tears in the middle of class.
Child seeks medical information on death of deceased.
Child worries excessively about his or her own health. Child sometimes appears to be unfeeling about loss. Child is overly concerned with caretaking needs. Give age appropriate facts and explanations. Dispel myths of suicide.