GRIEF BRAIN is a term coined by neuroscientists to describe changes in the brain after a significant loss. Grief is not only an emotional response but also a physiological and cognitive one. It affects various brain regions, such as the amygdala, the hippocampus, the...
Grief can be more pronounced during the Holidays. The holiday season is often a time of joy, celebration, and connection with loved ones. But for those who have experienced a loss, it can also be a time of sadness, loneliness, and pain. Grief can be more pronounced...
Grief is a natural and universal response to loss, but it can take many forms and affect people differently. Some of the common types of grief are: Anticipatory grief: This is the grief that occurs before a loss when someone knows that a loved one is dying or that a...
Death denial culture is a term that refers to the tendency of modern societies to avoid, ignore, or minimize the reality of death and dying. Death denial culture manifests in various ways, such as: The medicalization of death, which treats it as a failure or a problem...
A personal directive is a legal document that allows you to name a person or persons who can make personal decisions for you if you become mentally incapable of making them yourself. Personal decisions that include health care, living arrangements, social activities,...