Best of 2012: GoodTherapy.org’s Top 10 Websites for Grief and Loss

Grief has many causes and can manifest in many ways. Whether it’s triggered by divorce or separation, illness, trauma, or death, grief is a normal part of human experience. However, coping with grief can be extremely challenging; if grief is intractable, the support of a mental health professional may be needed. In fact, the upcoming fifth release of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V), used by mental health practitioners to diagnose and treat a wide range of issues, does more to acknowledge the link between bereavement and depression than any DSM before it.

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Acknowledgment of the profound effects of grief and loss isn’t enough, of course. More must be done to point grieving people toward resources that can help them cope and heal. According to the National Institute for Mental Health, only 10% of grieving people will ever seek professional help.

While GoodTherapy.org is at its core a directory of therapists committed to treating issues such as grief and loss, it is also a comprehensive resource for people seeking mental health treatment and information. It is with that in mind that we selected the 10 best resources on the Internet in 2012—GoodTherapy.org excluded—for people experiencing grief and loss. Among the criteria we used to select our top 10 websites are quality and depth of content, presentation, and functionality.

We welcome your submissions for consideration in our Top 10 lists. Click here to nominate a site.

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