Improper ideas on grief can cause delayed and prolonged mourning. It can also lead to complications in the grief support process. It is important to understand false concepts regarding grief and loss to be able to grieve in a healthy way. Grief is a painful experience but it also a life experience and needs to […]
What on an emotional scale is the value of your dog to you? What financial number would you place on your dog’s life? While many place the love they have for their dog equal to a human, courts have different views. Many love their dogs so much they will spend thousands to save him or […]
Depression is a mental state but like so many mental states, it can affect our physical state as well. The body and mind are tied together and stress, anxiety, and depression can negatively affect one’s overall health. Depression has many negative side effects over time and it is important to understand how depression affects physical […]
Children have a hard time understanding death depending on how young they are. Some children do not see death as permanent. It takes time for them to fully comprehend that once something or someone dies they do not come back. Pets because of shorter life spans teach children the circle of life faster than a […]
Caregivers of the dying face higher risks of prolonged grief. As it stands, many have complications because they were not able to grieve while caring. Others felt relieved after the death due to the lifting of the tremendous weight on their shoulders. Guilt can arise from this. The article, “Study Finds Higher Risk of […]
It is a misconception that depression cannot affect men. Men like to hide their emotion due to social norms. These social norms can be damaging to the mental health of many men. The tough image of men do not cry is something engraved in society. Hence crying or depression is a sign of weakness in […]
Grieving the loss of a pet is often considered non essential and can be disenfranchised. This leaves many grievers without recourse. They are left questioning their grief without any true support. The reality is the loss of a pet is a serious loss and needs to be validated and understood. Support for the loss of […]
Drinking and depression are tied together. Many individuals when they feel depressed or sad feel the need to drink to escape the pain. This form of escapism can lead to addiction. For others it can be a temporary refuge from the issues presenting themselves, but the issue still remains. Dealing with grief requires healthy coping […]
Depression can lead to dismay and withdraw from life. It can linger and force one into a bed and afraid to exit a room. While depression may have an acute reason, it may have no reason at all and it can negatively affect the person’s social and financial life. The person will not be as […]
Grief among military veterans is something that does not receive enough attention. Military members come into greater contact with death and traumatic experience than any others. It is important that they receive the grief counseling and care they need The article, “Grief Is Common Among Military Vets — But Rarely Recognized” by Emily Dugdale […]