Teens may find ideas helpful to a friend during this tragic week through this link to a tip sheet on loss and grief (https://adolescentwellness.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/iGROW_Tip_Sheet_Grief_and_Loss.pdf).
All youth should be encouraged to speak about concerns with a parent, pediatrician, school contact or youth group leader. Many Massachusetts families, including those in Boston, have access to an assisted referral service at http://msppinterface.org. Nationally, individuals feeling an urgent need to speak with someone may call 24/7 to an anonymous help line at (800) 273-8255.