When people talk about grief, they are usually talking about the feelings that people experience when they have suffered a major loss. But grief involves a lot more than your feelings. Grief affects your body, your spirit, and your brain.

In this section, you will learn about grief, grieving a death, and other kinds of loss. You will also learn how to be there for a friend.

Last reviewed: January 2011 by the Kids Help Phone Counselling Team