Grief is a universal experience. It is usually thought to happen as the result of the loss of a loved one but grief can be the response to a move, divorce, loss of a friendship, or loss of a relationship. Each individual experiences grief uniquely. There is no correct way to grieve or a timeline for how long grief should last.

Some common responses to grief include: isolation, social withdrawal, intolerance of others, irritability, loss of interest in others, tearfulness, restlessness, poor concentration, difficulty in making decisions, a sense of unreality, Shock, disbelief, sadness, distress, shame, blame, numbness, anxiety, guilt, fear, regret, anger, helplessness, suicidal, change in appetite, and change in sleeping. These symptoms are a normal part of grief. Individuals grieving need the support of friends and family. They may also need to speak with a mental health professional.

For More Information and Resources:

• Coping with Grief and Loss
  
• The Warm Place
  
• National Alliance for Grieving Children
  
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention-Grief Resources
  
• Coalition to Support Grieving Students
• The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
• Child Mind-Helping Children Cope After a Traumatic Loss
• Dougy Center
• Children, Teens, and Suicide Loss
• SAVE
• Sobreviviendo Una Perdida Por Suicidio- Guia de recursos y sanacion