In 1998 Birmingham City Council withdrew plans to publish an information booklet for young people dealing with alcohol, bereavement, eating disorders, racism, smoking and coping with stress as well as issues related to sexuality and dealing with prejudice.

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The study does not allow a direct comparison of men and women's stress coping mechanisms, because only men were included.

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It has been shocking hearing other parents' stories of how they are coping, the sacrifices they are making and the stress they experience.

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But, though many families are coping remarkably well, and are feeling positive, there is still a lot of grief and stress about.

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