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Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor

06/02/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Support systems, including bereavement groups, are essential for helping individuals navigate their grief and understand their emotional responses.

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Healing From Grief & Loss | Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor

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Healing From Grief & Loss | Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor

06/02/25

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Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor

06/02/25

@ Andrew Huberman

We need to develop systems of care for grieving individuals, just as we do for pregnant individuals, to assess their physical health and provide necessary support.

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Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor

06/02/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Support from others is crucial during grief, as it helps us cope with the physical and emotional challenges we face, even though it doesn't eliminate the pain of loss.

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Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor

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@ Andrew Huberman

In cultures with strong grief literacy, people learn to navigate their emotions through shared experiences, which helps them process loss more effectively.

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Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor

06/02/25

@ Andrew Huberman

The public health model of bereavement support aims to provide education and resources to help individuals understand and cope with their grief.

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Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor

06/02/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Having a belief system or understanding of life and death can predict how one copes with grief, often leading to less severe grief after a loss.

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Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor

06/02/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Grief is a natural response to loss, encompassing physical, emotional, and mental reactions to the death of someone close.

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Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor

06/02/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Cultural practices and beliefs about death can help individuals navigate grief by providing frameworks for understanding and maintaining connections with those who have passed.

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Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor

06/02/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Grieving is a form of learning, and through loss, we can discover our resilience and the support of others.

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Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor

06/02/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Understanding the physiological changes that occur during grief is crucial for managing health risks and supporting those who are grieving.