Dominique Simms, clinical graduate student and in my lab, is leading a study about #grief in the Black community, which is sorely understudied. I’m hoping you will to fill it out and/or pass it along to people in your network with your endorsement!

For #OpenScience and reproduciblity, we need standardized protocols, and I'm excited to announce publication of two #neuroimaging protocols for #griefresearch! To identify robust neurobiological markers of #grief, download a copy of the article for free! authors.elsevier.com/c/1jmQb3IRiH3c…

Collaborating on the #neurobiology of #grief led to this study about the #loss of an only child, or Shidu in China--showing the impact of prolonged grief on cognitive inhibition, mediated by smaller regional brain volume. #OpenAccess free article tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

My favorite new article using the #PublicHealth model for #bereavement #care. Our cultures (our family, neighborhood, town, workplace) has lost these skills, and we can activate citizens to relearn and share natural #compassion during #grief. apm.amegroups.org/article/view/1…

I'm happy to share that The #GrievingBrain was selected to be part of Amazon’s #BlackFriday/#CyberMonday promotions! The hard cover is available at a 68% discount until December 2. Or give a copy to a friend, and start a conversation about #grief! amazon.com/Grieving-Brain…

Lovely review by Publishers Weekly of #TheGrievingBody: "by noticing signs of stress, readers can use the #grieving process to #heal both physically and emotionally—for example, by viewing reduced energy levels as motivation to prioritize what’s important. publishersweekly.com/9780063338906

Grief looks and feels different for everyone and can be present for various amounts of time. There is no right or wrong way to feel while grieving, but it’s important to know that support and resources are available: samhsa.gov/newsroom/obser… #NGAW #grief #GriefAwarenessWeek

Fascinating #media article in the The Washington Post about spreading ashes of a loved one, an ancient expression of #grief in a very modern context--Disneyland! washingtonpost.com/travel/2024/12…

With a #NativeAmerican scholar in our #Grief, #Loss and Social Stress (GLASS) lab, we study #AmbiguousLoss from #MMIW/#MMIP and #loss from deaths of loved ones in the #Native community. Please pass on this survey, or take it yourself--we would be honored. redcap.link/MMIP

I just made a donation to YWCA of Southern Arizona, doing amazing work supporting women, children and people of color with all sorts of empowering programs! You should too! ywcatucson-bloom.kindful.com/embeds/867cf99…

Pub date is February 11 for The Grieving Body #grievingbody, about the physical #grief response. Pre-order! Also audio (read by me!) & e-book. With your help, the book will find the many #grieving readers who need it most. Follow me on @doctormfoconnor.bsky.social

💔 👩🤝Grief affects more than just emotions—it impacts the body too. Discover how loss can be an opportunity for healing with insights from Mary-Frances O’Connor Mary-Frances O'Connor 🧠❤️‍🩹 🎶 tinyurl.com/bddey56j Apple Podcasts🍎:apple.co/30PvU9C #GriefHealing

Coming up on the #Psychiatry show at 4pmET, Dr. Jessica Stern is joined by Mary-Frances O'Connor to discuss her new book "The Grieving Body" & talk about what happens to our bodies while we’re grieving. Tune in LIVE: sxm.app.link/DoctorRadio

🧠💔 🤝👩 Grief isn’t just emotional—it affects your brain & body too. Mary-Frances O'Connor shares how loss impacts health & healing + strategies for resilience. 🙏✨Listen now 👇 🎶 tinyurl.com/yszf2nw2 Apple Podcasts🍎:apple.co/30PvU9C #GriefScience

Bereavement is the time to get a regular medical check-up. Here are a few key insights from "The Grieving Body: How the Stress of Loss Can Be an Opportunity for Healing," by Mary-Frances O'Connor. nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/survi…

Grief isn’t just emotional—it’s physical. On Big Brains, @UArizona psychologist Mary-Frances O'Connor explains how loss affects the body, from stress hormones to heart health. What can science teach us about healing? ms.spr.ly/6012qtzNA

What happens inside your body when you’re very sad for a long time? On Big Brains Podcast, Prof. Mary-Frances O'Connor of the Arizona College of Science discusses the science of grief—and how to help your body recover. Listen to the full episode: ms.spr.ly/6012qInXr

The new Huberman Lab episode is out: Healing From Grief & Loss | Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor (0:00) Mary-Frances O’Connor (2:22) Grief vs Grieving; Love & Bonding, Gone Yet Everlasting (7:42) Sponsors: Wealthfront & BetterHelp (10:29) Sudden vs Slow Death, Attachment,

Psychologist Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor (Mary-Frances O'Connor) explains why bereavement is a serious medical risk and how grief literacy can help. “The day a loved one dies, you are 21x more likely to have a heart attack than any other day of your life.” “This period of transformation is

I’m happy to share that my book, THE GRIEVING BODY, has been selected for Amazon UK’s Kindle Monthly Deals promotion throughout September! Now we can share the #science behind how to support the body during #grief and #loss for just pennies! HarperCollinsUK Harper360UK