Harvard Health Blog Grieving? Don’t overlook potential side effects POSTED JANUARY 04, 2019, 6:30 AM Heidi Godman, Executive Editor, Harvard Health Letter Nothing quite prepares you for the heartache of profound loss. It settles in like a gloomy thrum — sometimes louder, sometimes softer — with a volume switch you can’t entirely shut off. Whether you’re grieving the loss of a loved one, or the loss of a job, a home, or a beloved pet, it’s important to understand how the process puts your health in jeopardy. Learn more »

Get your copy of Grief and Loss Sooner or later, everyone will grieve the loss of a close relative or friend, whether the cause is a sudden heart attack, a car accident, a lengthy illness, or old age. This Special Health Report gives you resources and practices to guide you through the grieving process. You’ll find tips to help ease your pain and sadness, comfort yourself, and commemorate your loved one. The report also offers advice on ways to ease the burden when dealing with end-of-life decisions.

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Grief and Loss Featured content: • Understanding the grieving process • Making arrangements • Coping with grief and loss • Supporting others in grief: Suggestions for friends and family members • Life stages and losses •  ... and more!