Grief and loss - the effects of grief and how to deal with it

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To talk to someone now, call Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.</strong></p> </div> </div> <div class="cont_layout-standout" style="border-radius: 5px;"> <h2 id="key-facts">Key facts</h2> <ul> <li>Grief is a response to the loss of someone or something that was important.</li> <li>Grief can occur after a death, divorce, illness or other significant loss (such as a job loss).</li> <li>Grief can affect your physical and mental health.</li> <li>The experience of grief can be different for everyone.</li> <li>There are ways to help manage grief, and there is help available.</li> </ul> </div> <nav class="cont_nav-index-table__double-col"> <h2>On this page</h2> <ul> <li><a href="#what">What are grief and loss?</a></li> <li><a href="#types">Are there different types of grief and loss?</a></li> <li><a href="#effects">What are the effects of grief?</a></li> <li><a href="#help">When should I seek help for my grief?</a></li> <li><a href="#cope">How can I cope with grief?</a></li> <li><a href="#support">How can I support a grieving loved one?</a></li> <li><a href="#questions">Other questions you might have</a></li> <li><a href="#resources">Resources and support</a></li> <li><a href="#searchGeneralResults">Related information on Australian websites</a></li> </ul> </nav> <h2 id="what">What are grief and loss?</h2> <p>Grief is the natural emotional response to the loss of someone close, such as a family member or friend. Grief can also occur after a serious illness, <a href="/coping-with-divorce-or-breakup">divorce</a> or other significant loss.</p> <p>Grief often involves intense sadness and feelings of shock and numbness. You may even have feelings of denial and anger.</p> <p>For most people, the intensity of grief eases over time and the episodes of expressed grief (like crying) become less frequent.</p> <p>Grief is a process or journey that affects everyone differently. It can be exhausting and emotionally draining. This can make it hard to do simple things, or even leave the house. Some people cope by becoming more active.</p> <p>Grief has no set pattern. It’s expressed differently across different cultures. Some people like to be expressive and public with their emotions, while others like to keep their feelings private.</p> <p>After losing a loved one, you may always carry sadness and miss the person who has died. But most people are able to find meaning and experience pleasure again. Some people even find new wisdom and strength after loss.</p> <div class="cont_iframe-video cont_youtube-video"> <iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/353697397" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> <p><em>Video provided by <a href="https://www.carerhelp.com.au/" target="_blank">CarerHelp</a> — Chris Hall: Tips for managing grief.</em></p> <h2 id="types">Are there different types of grief and loss?</h2> <p>Grief is usually described in relation to the death of a loved one, but other types of major loss can also lead to feelings of grief. The more significant a loss, the more intense your grief may be.</p> <p>People may feel grief over:</p> <ul> <li>The death of a loved one (also called bereavement) — grief can be particularly severe following the death of an infant or child, or a suicide.</li> <li>The diagnosis of a serious or <a href="/coping-with-a-terminal-illness">terminal illness</a>.</li> <li>The loss of good health because of an illness, accident or disability.</li> <li><a href="https://www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/miscarriage">Miscarriage</a> or <a href="/about-infertility">infertility</a>.</li> <li>Having a <a href="https://www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/disability-and-parenting-support" target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab.">child with a disability</a>, a terminal illness, a <a href="/mental-illness">mental illness</a> or a <a href="/substance-abuse">substance abuse</a> problem.</li> <li>The loss of a beloved pet.</li> </ul> <p>You may also grieve after:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/relationship-breakdown-and-divorce">Divorce, separation or a relationship breakdown</a>.</li> <li>Giving up something that mattered.</li> <li><a href="/work-related-stress">Work changes</a> — for example, unemployment, retirement or retrenchment</li> <li>Moving away or separation from family or friends.</li> <li>Having an ‘empty nest’ when your children leave home.</li> </ul> <h2 id="effects">What are the effects of grief?</h2> <p>You may have intense feelings of grief. This can feel overwhelming, making it seem hard or even impossible to think about anything else. For some people, these feelings or thoughts may be so difficult to deal with that they push them down or mask them, either all or some of the time.</p> <p>The effects of grief can often resemble <a href="/depression">depression</a>. Some people do develop depression following a significant loss. If you are dealing with a major loss and finding it difficult to cope, see your doctor.</p> <p>Immediately after a death, those left behind often feel shocked, numb and in denial, particularly if the death was unexpected.</p> <p>When they begin to understand the reality of death, they can feel intensely sad, empty or <a href="/loneliness-isolation-mental-health">lonely</a>, and sometimes angry or guilty.</p> <p>The feelings can be painful, constant or overwhelming. Grief can come in waves, seeming to fade in intensity for a while before returning.</p> <p>You might feel or act differently to usual when you are grieving. You might withdraw and <a href="/losing-interest">not enjoy your usual activities</a>.</p> <p>Some people drink <a href="/alcohol">alcohol</a>, <a href="/quit-smoking-vaping">smoke</a> or use <a href="/drugs-and-alcohol">drugs</a>. Some people may also have thoughts of hurting themselves or that <a href="/are-you-experiencing-suicidal-thoughts">they can’t go on</a>.</p> <p><strong>If you need to talk to someone about your mental health, call <a href="https://www.beyondblue.org.au/" target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab.">Beyond Blue</a> on <a href="tel:1300224636">1300 22 4636</a>.</strong></p> <h3>Emotions and thinking</h3> <p>Everybody reacts to grief differently. Common feelings include:</p> <ul> <li>sadness</li> <li>shock</li> <li>denial</li> <li>numbness, a sense of unreality</li> <li>anger</li> <li>guilt</li> <li>blame</li> <li>relief</li> </ul> <p>Some people may:</p> <ul> <li>have trouble concentrating</li> <li>have vivid dreams or nightmares</li> </ul> <h3>Physical health</h3> <p>Grief can be exhausting, and this may weaken your <a href="/immune-system">immune system</a>. This can make you more prone to <a href="/colds">colds</a> and other illnesses.</p> <p>Grief can <a href="/changes-to-your-appetite">affect your appetite</a> and lead to changes in weight. It can affect <a href="/sleep">sleep</a> and leave people feeling very tired. It can also lead to:</p> <ul> <li><a href="/abdominal-pain">stomach aches</a></li> <li><a href="/headaches">headaches</a></li> <li><a href="/aches-and-pains">body aches</a></li> </ul> <h3>Spiritual life</h3> <p>People who are grieving often search for meaning and examine their spiritual beliefs.</p> <h3>Post-traumatic growth</h3> <p>Some people have positive experiences following grief and loss, such as different connections or a new sense of wisdom, maturity or meaning in life.</p> <h3>Complicated grief and depression</h3> <p>In some people, grief can be prolonged or more intense. This may interfere with your ability to cope and function in everyday life. It may be more likely if the loss was particularly traumatic, such as a suicide or death of a child.</p> <p>Prolonged grief (also referred to as complex or complicated grief) is a persistent form of intense grief. People find it very difficult to live with the loss.</p> <p>Instead of the grief intensity gradually easing, your thoughts may become stuck in a dark, sorrowful place. Some people describe this time as being emotionally paralysed and unable to think past the grief and loss. They feel very lost and alone.</p> <p>In this state, it is common to:</p> <ul> <li>feel confused</li> <li>feel a sense of overwhelming sadness</li> <li>have more extreme thoughts and behaviours, which may or may not be linked to the experience</li> <li>have an ongoing longing for the past</li> </ul> <p>Someone with prolonged grief may have a fixed preoccupation with thoughts and memories of the person who died, making the future seem empty and hopeless.</p> <h2 id="help">When should I seek help for my grief?</h2> <p>If you have persistent feelings of sadness and despair and are unable to feel content, you may be experiencing depression. If your feelings are getting in the way of your everyday life, then it’s important to get help.</p> <p>For some people, grief might not lessen even after time passes. The grief can significantly disrupt your life, affecting jobs, relationships and how you interact in the community.</p> <p>You may need to get help if you:</p> <ul> <li>feel like grief makes it very difficult to do anything</li> <li>have difficulty socialising</li> <li>have difficulty sleeping</li> <li>have changed the way you eat (lost your appetite or are over-eating)</li> <li>have intense and ongoing emotions such as <a href="/anger-management">anger</a>, sadness, numbness, <a href="/anxiety">anxiety</a>, depression, despair, emptiness or guilt</li> <li>have thoughts of <a href="/self-harm">harming yourself</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>If you, or someone you know, is having suicidal thoughts and is in immediate danger, call triple zero (000). To talk to someone now, call <a href="https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/" target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab.">Suicide Call Back Service</a> <a href="tel:1300659467">1300 659 467</a> or <a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/" target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab.">Lifeline</a> on <a href="tel:131114">13 11 14</a>.</strong></p> <a href="/australian-health-services" class="cont_layout-media-object__icon-standout"> <i class="cont_layout-media-object__icon-standout-left dor-icon_hospital"></i> <p class="cont_layout-media-object__icon-standout-right"><strong>FIND A HEALTH SERVICE</strong> — Our <strong class="cont_underline">Service Finder</strong> can help you find doctors, pharmacies, hospitals and other health services.</p> </a> <h2 id="cope">How can I cope with grief?</h2> <p>If you experience grief or loss, you may always feel some sadness and miss the person. But the painful, intense feelings should gradually subside. It eventually becomes easier to deal with life.</p> <p><a href="https://griefline.org.au/" target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab.">Griefline</a> supports anyone experiencing different types of grief. It offers resources and support, so you don't feel alone. You can call Griefline on <a href="tel:1300845745">1300 845 745</a>, 8am to 8pm (AEST), 7 days a week.</p> <div class="cont_iframe-video cont_youtube-video"> <iframe width="560" height="315" data-vid-id="Uh1xsSZXqQc" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Uh1xsSZXqQc" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> <p><small>Griefline - Everyone experiences grief</small></p> <h3>Allow yourself to grieve</h3> <p>It’s natural to cry. Many people find crying a relief.</p> <p>Exploring and expressing emotions can be a part of grief. Listening to music or writing can help. Time spent alone can allow you to connect with your emotions.</p> <h3>Live one day at a time</h3> <p>Set a regular daily routine and do something special for yourself every day. Try to go for a <a href="/exercise-and-mental-health">walk</a>, <a href="/meditation">meditate</a> and do something <a href="/relaxation-techniques-for-stress-relief">relaxing</a>.</p> <p>It’s a good idea to avoid making any major decisions for about a year after the death of someone you love.</p> <h3>Seek help</h3> <p>It can be a big help to talk to:</p> <ul> <li>your <a href="/talking-to-your-doctor-gp-about-mental-health">doctor</a></li> <li>a <a href="/counsellors-and-counselling">counsellor</a></li> <li>a <a href="/psychiatrists-and-psychologists">psychologist</a></li> <li>people at a support group</li> <li>a <a href="/how-to-talk-about-your-mental-health-concerns">relative or friend you trust</a></li> </ul> <h3>Stay connected</h3> <p>It’s important to spend time with supportive people. Accept offers of help, talk about your loved one, or simply spend time with others.</p> <h3>Create positive memories</h3> <p>Honour the life of the person who has died. Help create meaning after loss by:</p> <ul> <li>collecting photos or keepsakes</li> <li>writing a journal</li> <li>writing a letter to the person who died</li> <li>sharing stories and rituals with others</li> </ul> <h3>Look after your health</h3> <p>Get some <a href="/fitness-and-exercise">regular exercise</a>, <a href="/balanced-diet">eat healthy food</a>, and make sure you have enough sleep. Avoid recreational drugs and drink alcohol sensibly.</p> <h3>Experiencing anniversaries</h3> <p>Birthdays, anniversaries or holidays can trigger intense feelings of grief. It may help to mark these occasions with a simple ceremony like lighting a candle, playing music or gathering with family.</p> <h2 id="support">How can I support a grieving loved one?</h2> <h3>Initiate contact</h3> <p>Get in touch and be available to spend time together. Respect that your friend may need to cry, hug, talk, be silent or be alone.</p> <h3>Listen</h3> <p>It can be difficult to know what to say, particularly if you have not experienced grief before. There may be no words that can really help, but listening can be a great support.</p> <p>Don’t be afraid to talk about the person who has died — the person you are supporting may want to hear their name.</p> <p>Try to avoid giving advice or using clichés. It’s more meaningful to say something like “I’m so sorry it’s such a difficult time” than give advice.</p> <h3>Do something together</h3> <p>Spend some time doing ordinary and positive things together, like watching a movie, going for a walk or having a meal.</p> <h3>Practical help</h3> <p>Cooking meals or looking after children can be a great gift to people dealing with grief.</p> <h3>Be aware</h3> <p>Grief may last for a long time. Birthdays and anniversaries may be difficult for a bereaved person, so calling them on that day can let them know you haven’t forgotten.</p> <h2 id="questions">Other questions you might have</h2> <h3>How long does grief last?</h3> <p>Every person grieves differently and there is no set timeframe for how long grief may last. Some people may mourn for 6 months, others for several years.</p> <p>There are many factors involved in how long grief may last. It’s important to give yourself time to grieve and not feel rushed to ‘move on’ before you’re ready.</p> <h3>How do I move on?</h3> <p>The term ‘moving on’ can be unhelpful, because as life moves forward you need to move with it. As each day goes by you are moving forward, but the phrase moving on can feel as though you need to get over your grief.</p> <p>It’s important to remember that moving on does not mean forgetting but learning how to live without that person in your life. Moving on doesn’t mean that your grief will end, but that you will learn to live with it.</p> <h2 id="resources">Resources and support</h2> <p>For more information and support: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/" target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab.">Lifeline</a> offers 24-hour crisis support. If you need to talk to someone about how you’re feeling, call Lifeline on <a href="tel:131114">13 11 14</a>.</li> <li>Headspace has information on <a href="https://headspace.org.au/explore-topics/for-young-people/grief-and-loss/" target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab.">grief and loss for young people</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://griefline.org.au/" target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab.">Griefline</a> — offers free, confidential support — call <a href="tel:1300845745">1300 845 745</a>, 8am to 8pm (AEST), 7 days a week.</li> <li><a href="https://mensline.org.au/" target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab.">MensLine Australia</a> offers phone and online counselling for Australian men — call <a href="tel:1300789978">1300 78 99 78</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/" target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab.">Suicide Call Back Service</a> — is a free phone and online counselling service for people affected by suicide — call <a href="tel:1300659467">1300 659 467</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://kidshelpline.com.au/" target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab.">Kids Helpline</a> — is a counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25 years — call <a href="tel:1800551800">1800 55 1800</a> or <a href="https://kidshelpline.com.au/get-help/webchat-counselling" target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab.">webchat</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://www.grief.org.au/" target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab.">Grief Australia</a> has resources and support for grieving Australians.</li> <li>If you want to know more about grief, and to get advice on what to do next, you can also call <a href="/how-healthdirect-can-help-you">healthdirect</a> on <a href="tel:1800022222">1800 022 222</a> to speak with a registered nurse, 24 hours, 7 days a week (known as NURSE-ON-CALL in Victoria).</li> </ul> </p> <h3>Other languages</h3> <p>If you speak a language other than English, these websites offer translated information: <ul> <li>Health Translations: <a href="https://www.healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/bereavement-grief-and-loss-video" target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab.">Bereavement, grief and loss (video)</a></li> <li>CareSearch website for links to palliative care and <a href="https://www.caresearch.com.au/Community/Diversity/For-Individuals/Resources-in-your-Language" target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab.">end-of-life information in different languages</a></li> </ul> </p></div> <footer class="main_content-article-text-footer"> <div> <h4>Source<span>s</span>:</h4> <span> <a href="https://headspace.org.au" target="_blank" title="Headspace">Headspace</a> <em>(Understanding grief)<span></span></em>, <a href="https://psychology.org.au" target="_blank" title="Australian Psychological Society">Australian Psychological Society</a> <em>(Grief)<span></span></em>, <a href="https://www.grief.org.au" target="_blank" title="Grief Australia">Grief Australia</a> <em>(About grief)<span></span></em>, <a href="https://www.qld.gov.au" target="_blank" title="Queensland Government">Queensland Government</a> <em>(Grief counselling and support)<span></span></em>, <a href="https://gpmhsc.org.au" target="_blank" title="General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration">General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration</a> <em>(Complicated grief)<span></span></em>, <a href="https://grief.org.au" target="_blank" title="Grief Australia">Grief Australia</a> <em>(Supporting someone who is grieving)<span></span></em> </span> </div> </footer> <p>Learn more here about the <a href="https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/about-our-content">development and quality assurance of healthdirect content</a>.</p> <p>Last reviewed: April 2024</p> <div class="main_content-back-to-top"><a href="#backToTop"><i class="dor-icon_caret-up"></i><br><span class="tablet-up__inline">Back To </span>Top</a></a></div> </main>  <section 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and feeling of loss can turn your world upside down</p> </div> <p class="main_content-search-tile-read-more"> <i aria-hidden="true" class="main_content-search-tile-read-more-icon"></i> <i id="read-more">Read more on Australian Child and Adolescent Trauma, Loss and Grief Network (ACATLGN) website</i></p> <img class="main_content-search-tile-logo" alt="Australian Child and Adolescent Trauma, Loss and Grief Network (ACATLGN)" src="https://media.healthdirect.org.au/images/logos/h40/EarlyTraumaGrief_logo.png"> </a> <a href="http://tgn.anu.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Supporting-your-child-through-grief-and-loss.pdf" data-partner-url="partners/australian-child-and-adolescent-trauma-loss--grief-network-acatlgn" class="main_content-search-tile" target="_blank" data-guid="ECM001|db2d03b0-cd21-48c9-9e66-e60be0d4376e"> <h3>Supporting your child through Grief and Loss</h3> <div class="main_content-search-tile-intro"> <p>Both adults and children are likely to experience a range of feelings after the loss of someone special, including sadness, fear, anxiety, confusion, disbelief, guilt and anger.</p> </div> <p class="main_content-search-tile-read-more"> <i aria-hidden="true" class="main_content-search-tile-read-more-icon"></i> <i id="read-more">Read more on Australian Child and Adolescent Trauma, Loss and Grief Network (ACATLGN) website</i></p> <img class="main_content-search-tile-logo" alt="Australian Child and Adolescent Trauma, Loss and Grief Network (ACATLGN)" src="https://media.healthdirect.org.au/images/logos/h40/EarlyTraumaGrief_logo.png"> </a> <a href="http://tgn.anu.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Indigenous-Parents-and-Carers-How-might-trauma-loss-and-grief-affect-your-bub.pdf" data-partner-url="partners/australian-child-and-adolescent-trauma-loss--grief-network-acatlgn" class="main_content-search-tile" target="_blank" data-guid="ECM001|aa447667-91c0-4aaf-bf5f-42075e5bd4d1"> <h3>Indigenous Parents and Carers: How might trauma, loss and grief affect your 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Canteen can support you.</p> </div> <p class="main_content-search-tile-read-more"> <i aria-hidden="true" class="main_content-search-tile-read-more-icon"></i> <i id="read-more">Read more on Canteen website</i></p> <img class="main_content-search-tile-logo" alt="Canteen" src="https://media.healthdirect.org.au/images/logos/h40/canteen_horizontal_rgb-1-471ff8.png"> </a> <a href="https://www.caresearch.com.au/Community/Patients-and-Carers/Bereavement-Grief-and-Loss/Bereavement-Grief-and-Loss-Resources" data-partner-url="partners/caresearch" class="main_content-search-tile" target="_blank" data-guid="ECM001|9ab423f4-2d20-4ef3-a9b5-e1fa734e5a37"> <h3>Bereavement Grief and Loss Resources - Bereavement, Grief and Loss - Patients and Carers - Community</h3> <div class="main_content-search-tile-intro"> <p>List of Bereavement Grief and Loss Resources to help you.</p> </div> <p class="main_content-search-tile-read-more"> <i aria-hidden="true" class="main_content-search-tile-read-more-icon"></i> <i id="read-more">Read more on CareSearch website</i></p> <img class="main_content-search-tile-logo" alt="CareSearch" src="https://media.healthdirect.org.au/images/logos/h40/caresearch_logo-9f80e3.png"> </a> <a href="https://wellmob.org.au/e-health-topics/healing/grief-and-loss/" data-partner-url="partners/wellmob" class="main_content-search-tile" target="_blank" data-guid="ECM001|11883d56-9362-4345-a315-c8d3e6e97445"> <h3>Grief and Loss - WellMob</h3> <div class="main_content-search-tile-intro"> <p>Our mob have experienced severe grief and loss since colonisation: loss of country, culture and family. When one of our loved ones die, our ‘sorry business’ is an important part of our mourning and healing from loss.</p> </div> <p class="main_content-search-tile-read-more"> <i aria-hidden="true" class="main_content-search-tile-read-more-icon"></i> <i id="read-more">Read more on WellMob website</i></p> <img class="main_content-search-tile-logo" alt="WellMob" src="https://media.healthdirect.org.au/images/logos/h40/wellmob_logo-81b844.png"> </a> <a href="https://www.palliaged.com.au/tabid/7191/Default.aspx" data-partner-url="partners/palliaged" class="main_content-search-tile" target="_blank" data-guid="ECM001|79fb4dcd-00be-49c9-9198-f65b78fdee57"> <h3>Children and Grief and Loss</h3> <div class="main_content-search-tile-intro"> <p>Consider the individual child and their age when providing help. As we outline in this section there are resources that can help support children and teenagers in their grief. These could be for parents, teachers, carers and families.</p> </div> <p class="main_content-search-tile-read-more"> <i aria-hidden="true" class="main_content-search-tile-read-more-icon"></i> <i id="read-more">Read more on palliAGED website</i></p> <img class="main_content-search-tile-logo" alt="palliAGED" src="https://media.healthdirect.org.au/images/logos/h40/PalliAGED_logo.png"> </a> <a href="https://www.caresearch.com.au/Community/Patients-and-Carers/Bereavement-Grief-and-Loss/Children-and-Grief-and-Loss" data-partner-url="partners/caresearch" class="main_content-search-tile" target="_blank" data-guid="ECM001|85e84984-270b-41f8-aae2-774ac0a86706"> <h3>Children and Grief and Loss - Bereavement, Grief and Loss - Patients and Carers - Community</h3> <div class="main_content-search-tile-intro"> <p>Consider the individual child and their age when providing help. As we outline in this section there are resources that can help support children and teenagers in their grief. These could be for parents, teachers, carers and families.</p> </div> <p class="main_content-search-tile-read-more"> <i aria-hidden="true" class="main_content-search-tile-read-more-icon"></i> <i id="read-more">Read more on CareSearch website</i></p> <img class="main_content-search-tile-logo" alt="CareSearch" src="https://media.healthdirect.org.au/images/logos/h40/caresearch_logo-9f80e3.png"> </a> <a href="https://au.reachout.com/challenges-and-coping/grief-and-loss/give-grief-time" data-partner-url="partners/reachout.com" class="main_content-search-tile" target="_blank" data-guid="ECM001|5949e732-7b57-4475-8c5c-000694c2e36a"> <h3>Give grief time | Grief and loss | ReachOut Australia</h3> <div class="main_content-search-tile-intro"> <p>Matt talks about his journey back from grief after losing a close friend to brain cancer.</p> </div> <p class="main_content-search-tile-read-more"> <i aria-hidden="true" class="main_content-search-tile-read-more-icon"></i> <i id="read-more">Read more on ReachOut.com website</i></p> <img class="main_content-search-tile-logo" alt="ReachOut.com" src="https://media.healthdirect.org.au/images/logos/h40/reachout-new2024-logo-adfc1c.png"> </a> <section class="main_content-search-show-more "> <button class="main_content-search-show-more-btn" title="Show more search results" rel="nofollow">Show more</button> <i aria-hidden="true" class="main_content-search-show-more-loading"></i> </section> </section> <section id="searchProfessionalResults" class="hidden" data-total-records="34"> <p>Top results</p> <a href="https://www.caresearch.com.au/Health-Professionals/Nurses/Loss-Grief-and-Bereavement" data-partner-url="partners/caresearch" class="main_content-search-tile" target="_blank" data-guid="ECM001|35c3ba35-4557-4c73-b6ed-da3bdbb12c39"> <h3>Loss, Grief and Bereavement / Nurses / Health Professionals</h3> <div class="main_content-search-tile-intro"> <p>Helping people adapt to loss from diagnosis to after a death. Loss is a universal part of the experience of life-limiting illness, as people with advanced illness, their families, carers, and friends adapt to many changes.</p> </div> <p class="main_content-search-tile-read-more"><i aria-hidden="true" class="main_content-search-tile-read-more-icon"></i> Read more on CareSearch website</p> <img class="main_content-search-tile-logo" alt="CareSearch" src="https://media.healthdirect.org.au/images/logos/h40/caresearch_logo-9f80e3.png"> </a> <a href="https://www.ausmed.com/learn/articles/bereavement-and-complicated-grief" data-partner-url="partners/ausmed-education" class="main_content-search-tile" target="_blank" data-guid="ECM001|4c700740-a72b-480c-9afe-866b7d1653b0"> <h3>Bereavement and Complicated Grief | Ausmed</h3> <div class="main_content-search-tile-intro"> <p>As a healthcare professional, you will witness loss and grief on a more frequent basis than people working in other professions. Therefore, it’s crucial for you to understand, identify and advise on grief. It’s also important to acknowledge the impact that witnessing loss and grief on such a large scale will have on your own wellbeing.</p> </div> <p class="main_content-search-tile-read-more"><i aria-hidden="true" class="main_content-search-tile-read-more-icon"></i> Read more on Ausmed Education website</p> <img class="main_content-search-tile-logo" alt="Ausmed Education" src="https://media.healthdirect.org.au/images/logos/h40/ausmed-new-logo-872e67.png"> </a> <a href="https://www.ausmed.com/learn/articles/loss-grief-aged-care" data-partner-url="partners/ausmed-education" class="main_content-search-tile" target="_blank" data-guid="ECM001|edc6d8aa-bcc1-460b-9b30-ed8593e9a192"> <h3>Transitioning to Residential Aged Care: Loss and Grief | Ausmed</h3> <div class="main_content-search-tile-intro"> <p>Transitioning into residential aged care is a major life event that can be difficult and stressful for an older person and their carers or loved ones, especially if the change has come about due to a medical issue and there is limited time to make a decision. It’s estimated that over 50% of older people living in residential aged care experience depression and/or anxiety, compared to 10% of older people overall. Furthermore, less than half of that 50% enter residential aged care with pre-existing mental illness.</p> </div> <p class="main_content-search-tile-read-more"><i aria-hidden="true" class="main_content-search-tile-read-more-icon"></i> Read more on Ausmed Education website</p> <img class="main_content-search-tile-logo" alt="Ausmed Education" src="https://media.healthdirect.org.au/images/logos/h40/ausmed-new-logo-872e67.png"> </a> <a href="https://www.caresearch.com.au/Health-Professionals/General-Practitioner/Bereavement" data-partner-url="partners/caresearch" class="main_content-search-tile" target="_blank" data-guid="ECM001|bc0b7208-ae28-4512-b6de-4bc4e2462b57"> <h3>Bereavement - General Practitioner - Health Professionals</h3> <div class="main_content-search-tile-intro"> <p>Bereavement refers to the grief and sense of loss felt with the death of someone close. 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