What Helps When We're Experiencing the Unthinkable

What happens to our bodies when we get the terrible news that someone has died? And how do we get through it?

"Do I Have to Cry?" (And Other Common Questions About Grief and Loss)

Grief brings a multitude of emotions—and a lot of questions.

Deadly Depression

Families are often reluctant to speak about a loved one’s death by suicide. But the family of Brian Arredondo, who died at his own hand at age 24, opened up to a Boston Globe reporter.

Read This to Your Children

When 22-year-old took his own life, his mother did an extraordinary thing.

An Artist's Struggle, A Father's Grief

Gabriel Thomas Mitchell didn't always find it easy to live in this world – but while he was here, he made a lasting contribution to art.

The Communicator, Dave Garroway

Hosting morning television was a different ball game when Dave Garroway introduced it in January 1952.

Robert Young Knew Best

Although his movie career began in the early 1930s and lasted more than two decades, Robert Young wouldn't start raking in the awards until he made the move to television. It was on the small screen, as an iconic dad and, later, as a kindly doctor, that Young truly made his mark. On the , we're remembering the two TV shows that brought him his greatest fame.

Frances Farmer: Brains, Beauty and Rebellion

Frances Farmer’s life makes up one of the saddest stories to come out of Hollywood...

Addiction, Suicide and Obituaries

Families who've lost loved ones to addiction or suicide are speaking out in their obituaries.

The Death of a Spouse Can Feel Like Losing a Part of Your Body

If you've been married for a long time, the death of your spouse can have a huge impact on your health and well-being.

Zelda Fitzgerald: Beneath the Glittering Surface

In her glory days, she was known as a glittering, vivacious flapper who had all of New York City — and much of the nation — wrapped around her little finger.

Suicide | Resources for Grief and Prevention

Around the world each year, more than 1 million people die by suicide and many millions more attempt to kill themselves. Learn what individuals and organizations around the world are doing to prevent suicide and what you can do to help. Get advice to help you cope with the suicide death of someone you love. Find information on mental health and wellness, and learn why it's important to get help for depression and other mental illnesses.

Obituary Trends of 2015: Opening the Book on Addiction and Mental Health

Millions of obituaries were published in 2015, each memorializing a unique life. Many followed : brief biographical information, a list of surviving family and information about funeral services. Typically, the biographical information included is limited to what will help identify the deceased to readers – vocations, affiliations and accomplishments that a family wishes to note. The traditional obituary, you see, is not the venue for airing a dead person's struggles and failures.

Patty Duke (1946–2016), Oscar winner for The Miracle Worker

Actress Patty Duke won an Academy Award as a teenager for "The Miracle Worker" and went on to have a long and successful career.

Featured Charity: Active Minds Inc.

Alison Malmon, founder and Executive Director of suicide prevention nonprofit Active Minds Inc., shares thoughts on why lifting the stigma surrounding mental health issues is vital (especially for young adults).

Remembering Patty Duke (video)

A video tribute to the actress and mental health advocate.

Robert M. Pirsig (1928 - 2017), Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance author

Author penned the book "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance."

Jimmy Piersall (1929 - 2017)

Former MLB center fielder wrote about his struggle with mental illness…

Find People Who Understand: Connect With Others Grieving a Suicide Loss

To those grieving the loss of a loved one from suicide, we invite you to visit our "Suicide Loss" grief support group.

Joseph L. White (1932–2017), known as the "father of black psychology"

IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Joseph L. White, a psychologist, social activist and teacher who helped pioneer the field of black psychology to counter what he saw as rampant ignorance and prejudice in the profession, has died. He was 84.

This Grieving Father Pledged to End the Addiction Epidemic

Jim Hood is determined that his son’s overdose will not be in vain—and now Facing Addiction with NCADD is backing him up.

"Sorry for Your Loss" Recap, Season 1 Episodes 3 and 4

Weekly review of the new Elizabeth Olsen show about grief on Facebook Watch.

Why Did This Obituary Get Us Talking about Opioid Addiction?

How a well-written obituary and a police chief's criticism have sparked a national conversation about opioid addiction.

As We Mourn Suicide Losses, We Look for Support

If tragic news seems overwhelming, remember there is help.

'She Wanted to Live': When Obituaries Are Honest About Addiction

We never expect addiction to kill the most familiar among us. There's this dangerous idea that's grabbed hold of the popular consciousness over the years that drug addicts are a whole separate category of people, people who would never include Kim who sat next to me in English class and was a sweet girl who loved "Game of Thrones" and just wanted to make her mom happy.

Elizabeth Wurtzel (1967–2020), bestselling author of “Prozac Nation”

Elizabeth Wurtzel was the author of the bestselling 1994 memoir “Prozac Nation,” which detailed her long-running battle with depression, beginning when she was a child. Published when she was 27, “Prozac Nation” became a sensation for its candid, sometimes funny and sometimes soberly insightful look at Wurtzel’s own heavily medicated life, warts and all. “Prozac Nation” was an early entry in the burgeoning genre of mental health memoirs, and Wurtzel received both high praise and harsh criticism for the book. Critics called it excruciating and luminescent, narcissistic and emotionally powerful. After “Prozac Nation,” Wurtzel continued her writing career as well as later attending law school.

5 Ways to Stop Obsessing That Someone Might Die

Two weeks ago, I called my mom to tell her about my pandemic lockdown miracle. It was a doozy: I’d arrived at the grocery store just as a clerk was restocking the frozen vegetables! But before I could speak, Mom dropped her news. “I’m going back to work,” she said. I burst into tears.

Heather Armstrong (1975–2023), Queen of the Mommy Bloggers 

Heather Armstrong was called the “Queen of the Mommy Bloggers” for her popular blog Dooce.0

Rosalynn Carter (1927–2023), former first lady of the United States

Rosalynn Carter was first lady of the United States from 1977 to 1981, wife to 39th President Jimmy Carter.

My Un-Suicide Note

Dear Family & Friends,