Losing someone close to you is overwhelmingly hard. Your emotions run haywire while you try to grasp what has happened and the loss you feel seems endless.
If your friend or relative is grieving, it can be difficult to know how to support them. It’s normal to feel awkward, or worried that you will make things worse.
How to support someone who has been affected by suicide
Few people like to talk about death, and many of us feel awkward around someone who has been bereaved, even if they’re a good friend or close colleague. We want to help, but worry about saying the wrong thing.
If you feel like you need someone to talk to, there are people willing to help. Click the button below to find a list of useful contacts to help you with whatever is on your mind...