Grief is a natural response to loss. It’s how we begin to adjust, slowly, to a world that has changed forever.

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.

Many tamariki/children and rangatahi/young people affected by suicide may have witnessed or discovered the death, especially when it occurs in the home.

In the midst of deep loss, it's easy to forget your own needs, especially if you’re also supporting others.

If this is an emergency, please phone 111 or go to your nearest hospital emergency department (ED).