Grief

Grief Management

Grief feels unbearable, disorienting and chaotic — here are evidence-based ways to face the early days of loss

Strong bonds with children do not lessen loneliness after losing a spouse

Loneliness Widow

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

Holiday Grief

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

Holidays Grief Loss

Grieving the death of a loved one is hard, and many men struggle to realize how it affects their lives

Sad Man Grief

Podcaster Gillie Da Kid opens up about the grief he felt while preparing his son's body for burial

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Suicide deaths reached an all-time high in the US in 2022, CDC reports

Suicide Deaths CDC

How to get over the Eagles' Super Bowl loss, according to a psychologist

Suicide is a leading cause of death in the U.S. – knowing the warning signs could save a life

Warning signs of suicide

Philadelphia expands grief counseling program for children of overdose victims

Philly Bereavement Counseling

For those grieving on Father's Day, N.J. woman's online boutique and podcast offer healing tools

Gianna DeMedio Main

The pandemic changed death rituals and left grieving families without a sense of closure

Children's Health

Almost 40,000 U.S. kids have lost a parent to COVID-19, a new study finds

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Children's Health

Death of a pet can trigger depression in children, new study finds

Loss of a pet

Snapchat launches new mental health tool to help users affected by cyberbullying, depression

Snapchat Mental Health depression

Brokenhearted over the death of a loved one? These heart medications could save your life, scientists say

Grief Broken Heart Health

PhillyVoice contributor pushes for more openness around miscarriage on 'Good Day' segment

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Yesterday was my due date and today we remember those who have lost a baby

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

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Eagles' magical season lifts daughter, Philly families through loss and grief

Gianna Demedio

The long goodbye: Coping with sadness and grief before a loved one dies

Father of Bucks County murder victim offers condolences to slain Temple student's dad

Jenna Burleigh

Ashes to ink: people are getting their dead loved ones tattooed on them – literally

Cremation tats

So, you want to hire a death doula?

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New reality series filming on the Main Line

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Poems that honor the postpartum body following loss

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When the baby dies: Advice for birth doulas who companion the bereaved

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Bucks County mother wins long battle for safer road where son was killed

Sharon Rearick SAFE

On gratitude and grief: Mother donates 92 gallons of breast milk following pregnancy loss

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Caitlin McCormack's creepy crochet creatures weave a touching tale

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Miscarriage matters: In honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month

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Philadelphia 'death cafes' argue it's time to bring death out of the closet

Philly pastor recalls colleague killed in S.C. church shooting

Heroin took a young life and left a family shrouded in pain and grief

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Read Sheryl Sandberg's heartfelt Facebook post on the loss of her husband

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Giving birth to life and death

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5 stages of #Phillies grief after loss to college team

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How to keep holiday stress in check this season

Light Lamp SAD

After a lifetime of seasonal depression, I finally tried light therapy. Here's what I learned

Shinges Vaccine Dementia

Shingles vaccine may offer an additional benefit — slowing the progress of dementia

Zipporah Washington Temple

Nurse who beat hard-to-treat cancer says she stayed strong by thinking of herself as a 'survivor'

Healthy Eating Flying

Here's how to still eat healthy at the airport and on a plane

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Suicide prevention: No more stigma

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