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Infectious diseases killed Victorian children at alarming rates — their novels highlight the fragility of public health today

Thomas Worth’s 1872 illustration for the Household Edition of The Old Curiosity Shop highlights her grandfather’s grief at losing Little Nell. Thomas Worth via...

Supporting a grieving loved one on holidays and special occasions: Practical tips from a clinical psychologist

Getty Images by J. Kim Penberthy, University of Virginia The holiday season, often considered a time of joy and togetherness, can also be one of the...

The process of dealing with death is experiencing rebirth in a less-religious Pittsburgh

Tanisha Bowman, of the North Side, a palliative care social worker for Butler Health System and a “death walker,” walks amongst the old graves...

Until We Meet Again… Pet loss hurts, too

by Dr. Portia Lockett, Contributing Writer Imagine returning home after years of experiencing your pet welcome you back with unlimited love and suddenly it no...

You have permission to love again

by Dr. Portia Lockett Losing someone through death, divorce, or the end of a long-term relationship can be emotionally challenging and draining.  Take it from...

For many who are suffering with prolonged grief, the holidays can be a time to reflect and find meaning in loss

by Mandy Doria, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus The holiday season is meant to be filled with joy, connection and celebration of rituals. Many...

Louise Glück honed her poetic voice across a lifetime to speak to us from beyond the grave

by Amy Cannon, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences When asked what her response was to being awarded the Nobel Prize in literature...

Death and mourning in Ghana: how gender shapes the rituals of the Akan people

Funerals are a major part of Akan culture. Wikimedia Commons by Stephen Baffour Adjei and Mensah Adinkrah, Central Michigan University Gender has a significant impact on the...

1 in 8 U.S. deaths from 2020 to 2021 came from COVID-19 – leaving millions of relatives reeling from distinctly difficult grief

by Emily Smith-Greenaway, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences; Ashton Verdery, Penn State; Haowei Wang, Penn State, and Shawn Bauldry, Purdue University CC...

Why losing a dog can be harder than losing a relative or friend

Dogs are a big part of their owners’ routines – which makes their loss even more jarring. 'Silhouette' via www.shutterstock.com by Frank T. McAndrew, Knox College Recently,...

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