Notice the path and scenery as well as the direction you are headed. Don't wait till you are stepping over the edge. Be on the look out early in the journey for upcoming dangers. Talk to qualified educators and therapists about the warning signs of suicide, chronic depression, unrealistic fears, and other self-destructive behaviors if you are concerned. Just as you would wrap a Christmas present in beautiful wrapping, with string and ribbons, you can wrap your child in relationship.
Healing comes in connection with healthy people.
It doesn't make up for the loss, but it does provide children with a safe environment to heal. This requires that parents spend quality time with children and permit free expression of thoughts and feelings about the loss. If a child doesn't want to spend time with a parent or healthy adult, give him or her some space but remain available to them. Occasionally ask them how they are feeling about the loss and stay involved, physically and emotionally. Many cultures avoid the topic of grief.