Kim Penberthy, PhD
An article in The Conversation by Kim Penberthy, PhD, a professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences, about supporting grieving loved ones during the holidays was picked up by more than 80 national news outlets, including Scientific American, PBS, and U.S. News & World Report.
The holiday season, often considered a time of joy and togetherness, can also be one of the most challenging periods for those who are grieving a loss. Grief affects not only mental health but also physical well-being, and it can increase the risk of heart disease, immune dysfunction and even death.
Learn more about caring for your own grief on holidays and special occasions and how to help support someone else as they grieve by reading the full article at The Conversation.
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