GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Grief is something we all will likely experience over the course of our lifetime. Wednesday marks National Grief Awareness Day. “Grief is the experience of processing what ...

Many things can impact mental health, including grief, and it can become even more difficult and stressful during the holiday season. On Dec. 14 Melissa Covarrubias, behavioral health counselor at the ...

The holiday season is often portrayed as idyllic, cheerful and full of warmth. But for some, this season can be a time of sadness and grief, which may be caused by a loss of a loved one, loss of ...

The moment loss enters our lives, it changes everything. Whether it’s the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a career setback, or another significant change, grief arrives uninvited and ...

“Give sorrow words; the grief that does not speak knits up the o'erwrought heart and bids it break." —William Shakespeare I had the pleasure of evaluating an 84-year-old woman who recently lost her ...

“It’ll all be okay.” “They’re in a better place now.” “Remember the good times.” These are the phrases that a child often hears when someone dies. They are words that often hold no meaning to the ...

The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. The holiday season, often considered a time of joy and togetherness, can ...

Physical symptoms are a natural part of the grieving process. The symptoms can include difficulty sleeping, loss of appetite, and tiredness. People who are grieving may also have a temporarily higher ...