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How Grief Affects the Brain: Insights on coping with loss of cognitive function
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In this episode of the podcast, host Judith shares her personal experiences and insights on the topic of grief and its impact on mental health. Drawing from various life events, including the Port Arthur massacre, the loss of loved ones, and her own struggles with depression, Judith explores the cognitive and emotional effects of grief, highlighting the importance of self-compassion and seeking support during difficult times.
Podcast Episode Summary
- The shared sense of loss and communal grief experienced during tragic events like mass shootings, stabbings, and other acts of violence and loss
- How grief can trigger or exacerbate depression and other mental health challenges
- The neurological impact of grief, including effects on the prefrontal cortex, limbic system, and amygdala
- Strategies for promoting healthy brain rewiring and breaking the cycle of grief-induced stress response
- The importance of acknowledging vulnerability and giving oneself space to fully experience and process grief
- Seeking professional support and resources to aid in the recovery process
If you're facing challenges with your mental well-being, please remember, you DON’T have to face it alone. We strongly ENCOURAGE reaching out for SUPPORT. If you need someone to talk to, consider contacting:
- Lifeline at 13 11 14
- Kids Helpline at 1800 551 800
- MensLine Australia at 1300 789 978
- Suicide Call Back Service at 1300 659 467
- Beyond Blue at 1300 22 46 36
- Headspace at 1800 650 890
- QLife at 1800 184 527
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Chapters
1. How Grief Affects the Brain: Insights on coping with loss of cognitive function (00:00:00)
2. Personal experiences with communal grief (Port Arthur massacre, Westfield stabbings) (00:01:09)
3. Understanding communal grief and its impacts (00:03:12)
4. Grief's effect on depression and cognitive function (00:04:45)
5. Neuroscience of grief (brain regions affected) (00:06:09)
6. Healthy rewiring and breaking the grief cycle (00:07:42)
7. Personal experience after mother's death (leaving job) (00:09:23)
8. Admitting vulnerability and putting wellbeing first (00:11:34)
9. Advice on coping - take a break, seek support (00:12:29)
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