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That diffi culty might have been height- ened in recent years, when a global pandemic has caused the death of millions, including many people who were otherwise healthy prior to contracting the COVID-19 virus. Each individual may experience the grieving process in their own unique way, but the Amer- ican Psychological Association notes that re- searchers have found that social support and healthy habits can help most people recover from loss. The APA also urges individuals to speak with a licensed mental health profes- sional if they are dealing with severe or com- plicated grief, a condition marked by broad changes to all personal relationships, a sense of meaninglessness, a prolonged yearning or searching for the deceased, and a sense of rupture in personal beliefs. The APA reports that some additional strate- gies may help grieving individuals process and come to terms with the loss of a loved one. • Discuss the death of your loved one. The APA notes that avoiding talking about a de- ceased loved one can lead to isolation and a disruption in the healing process. Speak- ing about the death of a loved one can help individuals understand what happened, and that understanding can facilitate the healing process. • Take care of your health. Mental Health America, a community-based nonprofi t com- mitted to promoting mental health, urges in- dividuals dealing with the loss of a loved one to take care of their own health. After losing a loved one, some people may be in danger of developing a dependence on medication or al- cohol that they're using to deal with their grief. It's important that grieving individuals recog- nize that threat and the role that maintaining one's personal health can play in the healing process. Regular contact with your physician, routine exercise and a healthy diet can pro- mote personal health and may help individuals avoid the pitfalls of addiction after the death of a loved one. • Accept your feelings. The APA notes that it's normal for grieving individuals to experi- ence a range of emotions, including sadness, anger and exhaustion. Individuals who feel overwhelmed by their emotions are urged to speak with a licensed mental health profes- sional. Such professionals can recommend various strategies to cope with emotions that can sometimes feel overwhelming. • Celebrate your loved one. The APA recog- nizes that many people fi nd the anniversaries of a loved one's death to be especially diffi cult. The APA recommends individuals use such anniversaries as opportunities to celebrate their loved one's life. Plant a garden in a loved one's memory or honor them with a donation to a charity they supported. Such gestures can add some positivity to the anniversary and help in the healing process. The death of a loved one can inspire a range of emotions. Various strategies can help indi- viduals cope with such losses. More informa- tion about grieving is available at www.apa. org. Tips to cope with the loss of a loved one Depression is among the most common men- tal disorders in the world. According to a 2019 re- port from the Institute of Health Metrics and Evalu- ation, roughly 3.8 percent of the world's population is affected by depression. That percentage is higher among adults (5 percent) and even more so among adults 60 and over (5.7 percent). Despite its prevalence, depression still carries a stigma, leaving many people to confront it in si- lence. However, over the last several years, public attitudes toward mental health have shifted, com- pelling millions of people to recognize the sever- ity of the threat posed by mental health disorders like depression. That recognition has led vari- ous prominent public fi g- ures, such as comedian Jim Carrey, athlete Kevin Love and singer/actress Lady Gaga, to publicly acknowledge their own battles with depression. Depression is nothing to be ashamed of, and recognition of that reality may compel millions of people to seek the help they need. One of the fi rst steps toward over- coming depression is to learn how it can manifest itself. Though feelings of sadness are common in people with depression, according to ADA Health, depression is much more than a feeling of sadness, and its symptoms may be masked by physical complaints or substance abuse. That can make it hard to identify signs of depression, which under- scores the signifi cance of learning to spot its symptoms. The National Institute of Mental Health notes that the follow- ing signs and symptoms could be indicative of depression if individuals have been experiencing them most of the day, nearly every day, for at least two weeks. • Persistent sad, anx- ious, or "empty" mood • Feelings of hopeless- ness or pessimism • Feelings of irritability, frustration or restlessness • Feelings of guilt, worthlessness or help- lessness • Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies or activities • Decreased energy, fatigue or feeling "slowed down" • Diffi culty concentrat- ing, remembering or mak- ing decisions • Diffi culty sleeping, early morning awakening or oversleeping • Changes in appetite or unplanned weight chang- es • Thoughts of death or suicide, or attempts at suicide • Aches or pains, head- aches, cramps, or diges- tive problems without a clear physical cause that do not ease with treat- ment It's important that in- dividuals experiencing these symptoms or those who witness them in loved ones avoid self-di- agnosing their conditions or the condition of friends or family members. If any of these symptoms are present for two weeks or more, contact a physician immediately or urge a loved one to do so. More information about depression can be found at www.nimh.nih.gov/ health/topics/depression. Signs you or a loved one could be dealing with depression