Discover practical, evidence-based ways to understand and support mental health and wellbeing in Aotearoa.
Emotions and reactions
We all respond differently to such difficult experiences, and there’s no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ way to grieve.
Understanding grief
Grief is a natural response to loss. It’s how we begin to adjust, slowly, to a world that has changed forever.
What makes suicide grief different?
Suicide loss is different because it often combines intense grief with feelings of shock, guilt, stigma, and unanswered questions, making the healing process uniquely complex.
Grief and tamariki/children and rangatahi/young people
Many tamariki/children and rangatahi/young people affected by suicide may have witnessed or discovered the death, especially when it occurs in the home.
Looking after yourself as you grieve
In the midst of deep loss, it's easy to forget your own needs, especially if you’re also supporting others.
If you're unsure if the death was by suicide
When a person dies by suicide, one of the first things we often ask is why. When the answer isn’t clear, it can be deeply unsettling.
Coping with your own suicidal thoughts
If this is an emergency, please phone 111 or go to your nearest hospital emergency department (ED).
Introduction
This website is here to enable you to find your own path forward. It brings together gentle, heartfelt, and clear guidance in one place.
Resources
Find useful resources and information from a range of providers such as the Mental Health Foundation and Coronial Services.
Help
Free, 24-hour support and information services. If this is an emergency, please phone 111 or go to your nearest hospital emergency department (ED).
