
Following the death of a Hopkinton eighth grader, the Hopkinton School District has provided a list of some of the symptoms of grief to look for in children age 11 to 18.
- •Sleep disturbances
- •Withdrawal/isolation from peers
- •Problems with peers
- •Change in appetite
- •Loss of interest in activities/apathy
- •Rebelliousness or antisocial behavior
- •Generalized anxiety, agitation
- •Physical ailments (headaches, upset stomach)
- •Depression
- •Intrusive recollections
- •School failure
- •Distractibility and poor concentration
Hopkinton Middle School Counseling Department 508-497-9828
Additional Outside Counseling Resources
Milford-Franklin Counseling Services 508-473-7400
Mental Health Affiliates 508-872-1650
Wayside Counseling 508-620-0010
Tri Valley Counseling Associates 508-473-4984
Family Development Associates 508-877-3660
Turning Point Counseling 508-435-5580
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