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·June 27, 2025·7 min read

Death Isn’t the End: AI Brings Lost Voices Back to Life

A new paper explores how generative AI is transforming the way we interact with the dead, from virtual reality reunions to lifelike digital avatars. These “generative ghosts” can remember, plan, and even evolve—offering real-time conversations that go far beyond pre-recorded memorials.

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·July 29, 2024·4 min read

Grief Accelerates Biological Aging

Losing a close family member can accelerate biological aging, according to a new study. Researchers found that people who experienced the loss of a parent, partner, sibling, or child showed signs of older biological age. This effect was measured using DNA markers known as epigenetic clocks. The study underscores the long-term health impacts of grief and loss across the lifespan.

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·May 2, 2024·4 min read

How Shows About Death Help Us Cope With Mortality

Exposure to death through media, such as films and series, can enhance one's ability to cope with the concept of death. Participants who were prompted to think about death before watching meaningful scenes from films like Me Before You or series such as House and Grey's Anatomy, showed a greater acceptance of death compared to those who did not engage in pre-viewing reflection.

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·April 12, 2024·5 min read

“Supernatural” Experiences Comfort Grieving Pet Owners

A new study explores the phenomenon of supernatural visits from deceased pets. Analyzing 544 accounts from dog owners on social media, researchers found that about half of these experiences were physical manifestations, such as hearing a dog's nails on the floor, while the others were symbolic signs like dreams or rainbows.

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·February 9, 2024·4 min read

Daily Uplifts Boost Mood After Traumatic Loss

Researchers discovered that engaging in simple activities, termed "uplifts," can significantly enhance emotional well-being following the traumatic loss of a loved one. Analyzing daily diary surveys from 440 adults aged 50 to 85, the study identified that activities such as completing tasks, getting adequate sleep, and spending time with friends or family can improve mood, particularly on days when individuals feel older than their actual age.

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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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·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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·June 15, 2022·5 min read

Losing a Grandmother May Trigger Rise in Depression for Some of Her Survivors

For up to 7 years following the death of a grandmother, adolescent males show a 50% increase in depression symptoms than their non-grieving peers. Mothers of girls were also at increased risk of depression.

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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 28, 2022·3 min read

Coping With School Shootings

In the wake of the school shooting in Uvalde, psychologists report on the best way to address such tragedies to young children and explore how to help teachers and those directly affected by the events.

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·September 15, 2021·5 min read

Primate Mothers May Carry Infants After Death as a Way of Grieving

Studying 50 species of primates, researchers found 80% of the species studied performed corpse carrying behaviors as a way to process grief. Following the loss of an infant, some primate mothers carried the body for up to four months following death.

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grief

Death Isn’t the End: AI Brings Lost Voices Back to Life

Grief Accelerates Biological Aging

How Shows About Death Help Us Cope With Mortality

“Supernatural” Experiences Comfort Grieving Pet Owners

Daily Uplifts Boost Mood After Traumatic Loss

Afterlife Conversations: Healing Power in Grief’s Journey?

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

A New Perspective on Grieving Loss of a Pet

Losing a Grandmother May Trigger Rise in Depression for Some of Her Survivors

Does Grief Depend on How the Loved One Died?

Coping With School Shootings

Primate Mothers May Carry Infants After Death as a Way of Grieving

Oxytocin Boosts Mother-Infant Bond in Postpartum Depression

Common Pain Medication Linked to Cognitive Decline Risk

Inverse Graphics: How Your Brain Turns 2D Into 3D

Familiar Faces and Fights: What Monkeys Like to Watch Most

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