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[Guilt and aggression in children after the death of a relative]
1Unité de pédopsychiatrie, cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc, 10, avenue Hippocrate, Bruxelles, Belgique. jean-yves.hayez@pscl.ucl.ac.be
Abstract:
Children may feel guilty about the death of a close relative. The reasons are analyzed: in most cases guilty feelings remain unjustified. Consequent changes in the child's behavior are described, including aggressivity, depressive symptoms and regression. A preventive comprehensive attitude of the surviving family circle will help children to overcome these feelings.