In the past five months, many mental health professionals have asked me how to guide the bereaved during these uncertain times. The topic of grief is near to my heart; not only have I written about it ...
Grief is a natural response to loss, encompassing a wide range of emotions and reactions. Parents may experience shock, disbelief, anger, guilt, profound sadness, and sometimes physical symptoms. It’s ...
March 22 is the birthday of my dear friend who died suddenly two years ago. Every day, I miss and think about her. Without her, my world is a very different place. Since that painful loss, there have ...
Menopause involves lots of change, so it’s natural if you feel grief around this process. Taking care of yourself physically, seeking support, and reconsidering your perceptions of menopause might ...
Caregivers often get into health care because of an underlying desire to help heal people. That is why when caregivers lose patients, it can have a big emotional impact. Grief is a natural and normal ...
With Valentine’s Day two weeks away, many couples and friends are preparing to celebrate. But holidays can also intensify feelings of grief, especially for those who have lost loved ones. It’s a topic ...
Licensed Psychologist Dr. Karin Ryan joins us in studio to talk about coping with grief or hardship around Mother’s Day. For people who have lost their mothers, have strained relationships with them ...
The holidays, with their emphasis on family gatherings, festive traditions, and an abundance of cheer, can be particularly difficult for those grappling with grief. The constant reminders of “happy ...
Mental health specialists are explaining 'grief attacks'—episodes marked by both acute grief and panic-like symptoms—and offering practical coping methods such as exercise, sensory grounding, and ...
A peer reviewed, randomized controlled study with 199 women living in poverty in the city slums of Uganda was published today in Health Care for Women International. This study was conducted following ...