What resources are available for coping with grief?
Most grief reactions are considered normal and do not develop into a psychiatric disorder. Therefore, becoming educated, seeking support, and taking steps to maintain a healthy lifestyle are effective coping strategies. Most bereaved individuals are not likely to require clinical intervention.4 A small subset of people who suffer from a chronic or complicated pattern of grief may benefit from seeking medical help. View grief self-help tools. If you develop a disorder, such as depression, anxiety, or a substance use disorder , help is available. Check out the resources for any of these specific disorders.
