Childhood Traumatic Grief: Information for Pediatric Providers

• 2019

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The document is about childhood traumatic grief and provides information for pediatric providers. It describes how children can experience intense sadness after losing someone important, especially if the death was sudden or violent. The article explains signs of traumatic grief in kids, like trouble sleeping or concentrating, and feeling very sad or angry. It also offers guidance on how doctors and caregivers can help these children by providing support and understanding their feelings. Additionally, it includes resources for further learning to better assist grieving children through their difficult times.

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Focus Area: Mental Health

Audiences: Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Recovery

Keywords: Child; Grief; Mental Health Services; Pediatricians; Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders

Institutions: National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)

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