Grief on the mind: Understanding what loss does to our brains

The death of a loved one can leave us reeling. But understanding its impact on the neural pathways can help us come to terms with the loss

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GRIEF is a mind-body experience, and understanding it can help us manage it.

“There is no script with grief. It is a unique experience for everyone,” says Eric Clarke, a lecturer at the RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, who has a special interest in death, dying, and bereavement.