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The Grieving Brain

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Nate Huffman

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What does it mean to grieve? Is it strictly emotional or is there more to grief than just feelings? University of Arizona neuroscientist and psychologist Mary-Frances O’Connor explores the science behind this devastating loss and shares the effects of grief on the brain.

Producer: Nina Shelton
Videographer/Editor: Nathan Huffman

Interim Series Producer, Arizona Illustrated