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Table 2 Themes

From: Parental perspectives on the grief and support needs of children and young people bereaved during the COVID-19 pandemic: qualitative findings from a national survey

Main themes

Sub-themes

Challenges and struggles

• Trauma and mental health impacts of bereavement

• Compounding effects of existing conditions and previous bereavements

• Separation and being unable to say goodbye

• Fractured family networks

• Disrupted routines and relationships during lockdown

Family support and coping

• Talking openly and remembering

• Communication difficulties

Support from schools and services

• Specialist support at schools

• Supportive schools and teachers

• Support from bereavement and mental health services

• Unmet needs and difficulties accessing support