Understanding and Supporting Grieving Adolescents and Young Adults.

The adolescent and young adult years are a time of growth, change, and challenge. Experiencing the loss of a family member or friend during this period of life can have a profound effect on a young person’s social functioning, physical and mental health, and development. Research demonstrates that the grief reactions of adolescents and young adults differ from those of adults, and that loss is an individual experience that varies widely throughout each developmental stage.