In the brochure Talking to children about illness, the British Psychological Society states:
Adults have a key role in helping children understand what is going on, providing information and reassurance, limiting media overload for children, and being aware of how their own reactions might impact on children.
The brochure specifies:
- what it is important to understand talking to children from different age groups about illness in general,
- what they may do or say, and
- what you can do to help.