Tell yourself that you are not responsible for your friend s death. Cry and shout if you need to do so. Some find comfort in action. Join with others to create a memorial or to raise awareness about the illness that led to your friend s death. Take care of yourself.
Some adolescents become depressed and even suicidal themselves after the death of a friend.
Talk, write or compose music. If you feel that you are losing control, seek adult guidance. Return to top of page Making a Meaningful Memorial for a Friend Carol E. Watkins, M.D . Often it is difficult to make sense of the death of a child or adolescent. One of the ways to deal with grief is to take action.