Nation May 12 Why 1 million dead from COVID is so hard for our brains to understand By Laura Santhanam
Nation May 11 Why Louisiana counseling centers are seeing a rise in kids with grief As the number of COVID deaths reach another grim milestone, mental health experts are concerned for the tens of thousands of young people struggling through a growing wave of grief, many of them without the services they need. By Roby Chavez
Health Apr 07 Why scientists think the COVID era could cause more prolonged grief Psychologists are beginning to understand that for some people, intense and sustained feelings of loss are symptoms of a serious condition — one that can last for years and erode wellbeing. By Alison McCook, Knowable Magazine
Arts Jan 30 Watch 6:23 Singer-songwriter Tori Amos on music, creativity and grief Singer-songwriter Tori Amos usually takes a trip for inspiration when she begins a new record—but these last couple years, that was not in the cards. She speaks with NewsHour Weekend’s Christopher Booker about writing through the pandemic, and how staying… By Christopher Booker
Nation Jun 17 Watch 9:29 Two children lost loved ones to gun violence. They’re now each other’s ‘safe haven’ The first five months of this year suggest it could be the worst year for mass shootings in decades. More than 8,000 people have been killed by gunfire, according to The Washington Post and Gun Violence Archive. The Post's ongoing… By Stephanie Sy, Diane Lincoln Estes
Jun 02 The ‘grief pandemic’ will torment Americans for years By Liz Szabo, Kaiser Health News More than 5 million Americans lost a loved one to COVID, and the ripple effects could lead to serious illness down the road. Continue reading
Jun 01 Watch 5:53 Chimamanda Adichie on being unprepared for grief and how to deal with ‘pain of absence’ By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport The last year has been one of grief and sorrow for so many around the world. A new book by acclaimed author Chimamanda Adichie explores her recent personal loss after the death of her beloved father, and the multi-faceted grief… Continue watching
May 06 Miscarriage isn’t your fault — an expert explains the science By Rochanda Mitchell, The Conversation Miscarriage occurs in 15% to 25% of diagnosed pregnancies, bringing heartache to millions of people, many of whom blame themselves. In most cases, however, miscarriage is due to random genetic errors. Continue reading
Mar 17 Watch 6:31 In ‘Grief and Grievance,’ Black artists explore aspects of loss in contemporary life By Jeffrey Brown, Lena I. Jackson Even amid the pandemic, some art exhibitions are opening to the public. "Grief and Grievance" at New York's "New Museum," a timely examination of race and racism, is one of them. Black artists explore the aspects of loss in the… Continue watching
Dec 30 Watch 2:55 Author David Leavitt on crossword puzzles, grief and ritual Sometimes it's the little things that get us through the hard times, and for many people crossword puzzles can serve as an escape. Author David Leavitt shares his humble opinion on the importance of this daily memento. Continue watching