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Understanding grief is complicated. “An individual’s expression of grief is unique and influenced by many factors: their culture, temperament, age, supports, past experiences, context of the loss and so much more,” explains Erin Gallagher, physician and associate professor in the Department of Family Medicine. Grief can be described as coming in waves, a roller coaster [...]Rea
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Grief is a natural response to losing someone or something important to us. “We often grieve well before the actual loss,” explains Erin Gallagher, physician and associate professor in the Department of Family Medicine. “Unless the loss is sudden, we bear witness to the dwindling of the story we envisioned for ourselves and our loved [...]Rea
As the holiday season kicks off, mental health experts are cautioning that many people may experience a shift in mood, often linked to seasonal depression.
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A landmark trial from Pakistan has just proven it’s possible. In a country where nearly half of pregnant women experience anxiety but rarely receive help, a groundbreaking project led by Pamela Surkan, PhD, ScD, MS has shown that early, low-cost prenatal counseling can reduce postpartum depression and anxiety by more than 80% — and even improve newborn outcomes. Published in Nature Medicine, this research is reshaping what’s possible for maternal mental health in low-resource settings and offers a scalable blueprint for global change.
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Is the lack of sunlight in the winter months really getting to you? Do you find yourself fighting tooth and nail to keep up with life's demands every winter? You may be dealing with seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. Brittany has developed her own morning routine to combat this type of depression. Today, she's joined by Dr. Norman E. Rosenthal, psychiatrist and scientist who first described seasonal affective disorder in the 1980s, to get feedback on her SAD routine, and learn about how we all can think differently about the rough winter months.Support Public Media. Join NPR Plus.Follow Brittany Luse on Instagram: @bmluseFor handpicked podcast recommendations every week, subscribe to NPR’s Pod Club newsletter at npr.org/podclub.
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"Be kind to yourself, and allow yourself space and time to grieve."
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https://healthsci.mcmaster.ca/understanding-grief-for-adults-teens-and-children/
Helping grief across the span of ages
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