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·October 28, 2023·2 min read

Afterlife Conversations: Healing Power in Grief’s Journey?

Interactions with the deceased, or ADCs, are reported by 30-34% of individuals. A recent study explored the effects of ADCs on those grieving a partner.

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·June 12, 2022·4 min read

Does Grief Depend on How the Loved One Died?

Researchers found no difference in the intensity of grief or the levels of distress between those who lost loved ones to medically assisted death or natural death in palliative care.

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·May 10, 2021·5 min read

Understanding Family Members’ Grief for a Living Loved One

Family members of people with dementia are more likely to experience severe pre-loss grief than family members of those with cancer.

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·August 5, 2020·2 min read

Neuroendocrine Markers of Grief

Cortisol levels are altered in people experiencing bereavement, causing possible consequences for health.

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·March 8, 2019·2 min read

Good grief: Victimized employees don’t get a break

As if being picked on wasn't bad enough, victims of workplace mistreatment may also be seen as bullies themselves, even if they've never engaged in such behavior.

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·May 18, 2023·6 min read

Brain Connectivity a Potential Indicator of Suicide Risk

Researchers have identified a potential marker in the brain that might indicate an increased risk of suicide. They observed that veterans with a history of suicide attempts demonstrated distinct functional connectivity between cognitive control and self-referential thought processing networks.

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·April 8, 2023·5 min read

You Are Not Alone: What Science Can Tell Us About the Experience of Unexplainable Presence

Researchers explain the neuroscience behind why we sometimes feel the presence of another when we are alone in an empty room.

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·January 24, 2023·6 min read

Horror and Anguish Are Playing Out on Repeat Following the Latest Mass Shooting, and the Mental Health Scars Extend Far Beyond Those Directly Affected

Experiencing significant trauma due to being the victim or a first responder to a mass shooting leads to serious mental health disorders including PTSD, anxiety, and survivor's guilt. However, the effect of such an event extends beyond those directly affected. Researchers explore how mass shootings spark anxiety and fear, and can have negative implications on mental health for those who are not directly associated with the event.

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·November 27, 2022·5 min read

A New Perspective on Grieving Loss of a Pet

After the loss of a pet, many people report experiencing disenfranchised grief that can not be resolved and may turn into complicated grief. Validating a person's sense of grief with empathy and understanding can help resolve the pain of loss following the death of a pet.

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·November 17, 2022·5 min read

Why Do Musicians Revisit Their Pain and Doubt in Their Art?

Many musicians use their personal emotional pain and emotional trauma to create their songs. Researchers say exploring trauma via music can help reduce its emotional impact. Additionally, such music allows the listener to connect with artists and accept their own similar traumatic memories.

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·January 28, 2022·7 min read

How Stress and Anxiety Contribute to Youth Violence

The prevalence of anxiety symptoms in children and adolescents has doubled since before the COVID pandemic.

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·January 3, 2022·4 min read

How to Make Dry January a Success

Each January, thousands of people resolve to forgo indulging in alcohol for a month. Researchers explore ways in which to succeed at your goal for a "dry January."