A parent’s death increases the risk for depression in children, adolescents, and young adults, a recent study conducted at the University of Pittsburgh’s Western Psychiatric Institute found. Results also indicate a “window of opportunity” in connecting youth with support services, including counseling. To learn more, read Parental Death Has Major Impact on Depression Risk in Youth.
The CancerCare for Kids Program offers bereavement counseling and local workshops for children and teens who have lost a parent or other loved one to cancer.
Find out more about our bereavement services – call 1-800-813-HOPE (4673).
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