The normal process of grieving
The process of grieving often brings a variety of emotional and physical states that may be complicated by the circumstances of the deceased’s life and death.
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Month: November 2011
8% of Teens Self-Harm, but Most Stop
About 8% of teens and young adults hurt themselves on purpose, a new study finds. Most of them stop as they get older, but 1% of adults are still harming themselves at age 29. These numbers come from a long-term study of 1,800 teens and young adults. They were surveyed from time to time about their health and behaviors. They were mostly about 15 years old when the study started and 29 when it ended. At the start, about 10% of girls and 6% of boys said they sometimes harmed themselves. The methods included cutting, burning or taking a life-threatening risk. Researchers said it was good to see that most people who harm themselves stop. But the risk is great for those who continue. Other studies have shown that people who are brought to the hospital because of self-harm are 100 times more likely than average to commit suicide. The journal Lancet published the study.
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Beyond the five stages of grief
The concept of distinct and discrete stages of grief has evolved to incorporate the understanding that a person’s experience of bereavement is rarely linear.
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Ask the doctor: How long does grief last?
I lost my brother several months ago, and there are days when I still feel overpowered by sadness. Is it normal to grieve this long?
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Understanding grief and loss
The stress of dealing with grief may lead to depression, but many resources are available.
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In Brief: Handling holidays and difficult times
Holidays, birthdays, and other important dates are more difficult after the loss of a loved one, but there are ways to ease the pain.
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A guide to getting through grief
When dealing with grief, focus on taking care of yourself and turning to those closest to you for help and support.
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Ask the doctor: Surprised by anger
I always knew I’d feel sad when my father died, but I wasn’t expecting to feel so angry. I snap at everyone. What’s wrong with me?
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Coping with complicated grief
A person who grieves for an extended period of time, in such a way that it interferes with everyday life, may be suffering from complicated grief.
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Ask the doctor: Is robotic surgery better?
A hospital in the area is advertising robotic surgery. Is it really any better than having a surgeon do the operation?
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