Grief (actual/anticipated) in children: When to call
Call 911 anytime you think your child may need emergency care. For example, call if:
- Your child makes threats or attempts to hurt themself.
Watch closely for changes in your child's health, and be sure to contact your doctor if:
- Your child feels sad a lot or cries all the time.
- Your child has trouble sleeping, or sleeps too much.
- Your child finds it hard to concentrate, make decisions, or remember things.
- Your child changes how they normally eat.
- Your child feels guilty about the death or loss.