Coping with Death

Dealing with grief

Losing a parent or a loved one can be even more painful when you are young. n2k looks at ways to cope with grief and get support.

Losing someone close to you can be hard. n2k reader Lauren tells us how she coped when her mum became seriously ill.

Losing a loved one, friend or family member can be a very difficult time. Click here for web sites that aim to help you cope.

It's important not to bottle up your feelings when losing a loved one. Someone close to you may be feeling the same type of loss and it could be helpful to both of you if you talk it out.
As well as shock, bereavement can cause numbness, disbelief, pain, guilt, anger and even relief.
A funeral gives everyone the opportunity to say goodbye to a loved one or close friend.
Everyone comes to terms with bereavement differently.
If you're finding it difficult to cope, talk to your family, teacher or a counsellor.