Defines suicide and its effects on teen survivors of someone who dies by suicide. Describes who dies by suicide and why, as well as the stages of grieving a loss through suicide. Provides ways teens can cope and heal and ways to help someone else who experiences another person's suicide.
Provides information for young people about death, discussing some of the common feelings people experience when they lose a parent, grandparent, sibling, or pet; and explains the funeral service and emotional aftermath. Includes a list of helpful organizations.
Presents first-hand accounts from teens who have experienced the loss of a loved one, explains the grief process and the emotions involved, discusses types of loss and their consequences, and offers suggestions for handling bereavement.
Offers advice to teens on how to deal with the death of a loved one, discussing the behavioral, emotional, mental, and physical changes they may experience, and suggesting coping strategies.
