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Your mental wellbeing toolkit Griefexplained
We’re debunking myths, breaking taboos and equipping you with the knowledge and tools to better understand some of the most common issues that have an impact on our mental health
WORDS: LARISSA CHAPMAN. ILLUSTRATION: SHUTTERSTOCK
Grief will touch all our lives. It can be tough to navigate and feel all-consuming, but there are ways to cope with the pain of loss. Radha Modgil, a medical doctor, and experts from the Mental Health Foundation shine a light on grief, offer reassurance, explain how grief manifests in our minds and bodies and share tips for how we can help ourselves and others.
‘Grief is a natural process following loss and it can have a big impact on our emotional wellbeing and mental health,’ says Dr Radha. ‘It’s vital that we understand grief so we are able to seek support for ourselves and be there for others. Grief is a feeling often experienced by people who have lost someone or something dear to them. People often associate grief with bereavement, such as the passing of a loved one or a family pet, but other things can trigger grief too,’ she explains.