05/25/2026
This Memorial Day during Mental Health Awareness Month, we honor the soldiers who lost their lives while serving our country and hold space for their families—every soldier is someone’s child, grandchild, friend; many are also siblings, cousins, aunts, and uncles.
Grief after losing a loved one can bring profound mental health challenges. Prolonged grief disorder (PGD), especially among bereaved parents, may include depression, cognitive changes, and familial discord (World Journal of Psychiatry). Studies suggest that nearly half of older bereaved parents in the U.S. may experience PGD.
Evidence-based approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy can help families navigate reminders of loss and rebuild a sense of hope for the future.
To help grieving families access therapeutic resources like these, we’re creating a Grief Resource Directory. This will be a national, searchable platform for connecting families to local therapists, support groups, and other trusted resources.
Until then, our website offers free guides, media recommendations, and events for families, friends, and caregivers: https://justenduring.org/
We’re holding in our hearts everyone who’s lost a family member, and we extend our deepest gratitude to those who’ve bravely served our country.
