COPING WITH LOSS

Recent research has shown that one in five of us in the UK feel uncomfortable asking for help when it comes to grief and bereavement*.

With demand on mental health services increasing rapidly over the past year, accessing support can be difficult.

Psychotherapist Julia Samuel, author of Sunday Times bestseller This Too Shall Pass, has launched the Grief Works app to provide 24/7 advice and support to those in need after the death of a loved one. There is a 28-day course, led by Julia – drawing on 30 years of counselling experience – that covers topics such as guilt, anger and managing milestones. Alongside the course, there are 30 interactive tools, including guided bodyscan meditations, breathing exercises and journal functions to track your emotions.

Grief Works is available via the App Store, £49.99 for three months. For more information, visit griefworkscourse.com.