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Grief & Loss

Any loss can cause grief, including the loss of a relationship, your health, your job, or a cherished dream. Learn how to better cope with what you’re feeling and process your emotions in ways that allow you to heal.

Coping with a Life-Threatening Illness

Dealing with a diagnosis of cancer, heart disease, or other serious illness

Suicide Grief: Coping with a Loved One’s Suicide

Surviving the tragedy and trauma of suicide

Bereavement: Grieving the Loss of a Loved One

Coping when a friend or family member dies

Coping with Grief and Loss

Understanding the grieving process and learning to heal

Coping with Losing a Pet

Grieving the loss of a dog, cat, or other beloved pet

Dealing with a Breakup or Divorce

Grieving and moving on after a relationship ends

Helping Someone Who’s Grieving

Support others through bereavement, grief, and loss

Job Loss and Unemployment Stress

Coping with the stress of losing a job

When a Loved One is Terminally Ill

Talking about death and making end-of-life decisions

Late Stage and End-of-Life Care

Caregiving in the final stages of life

Hospice and Palliative Care

Quality of life at the end of life

Coping with an Alzheimer’s or Dementia Diagnosis

Gaining acceptance and moving forward

Directory of International Mental Health Helplines

Find hotlines around the world if you're in crisis

Excerpt: Floating in the Deep End by Patti Davis

Advice from Patti Davis, best-selling author of "The Long Goodbye"