At most risk are those who:

• are insecure, anxious and lacking in self-esteem.
  
  
• have a history of mental or emotional problems.
  
  
• are excessively angry or guilty (in relation to the death).
  
  
• are still dealing with other life crises (e.g., other losses, physical ill health or disablement).
  
  
• find it difficult to express their feelings.
  
  
• lack social, religious or family support.
  
  
• are from low income and lower educational groups (probably because such individuals have other life stresses and find it more difficult to access the support network).