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How grieving changes the brain, with Mary-Frances O’Connor, PhD

Speaking of Psychology

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What Happens When We Lose Someone?

There is extensive change in the brain after a mate goes missing. The stress hormons that a that increase, like cordosal or cordocosteron in animals. And we see dopemin and oxitos really trying to motivate us to find them again over time.

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