The best social media accounts to follow that deal with grief and grieving
Social media has become a huge part of our lives. In 2020, 3.6 billion people used some form of social media for an average of 144 minutes per day. Social media connects us not only to each other, but to resources such as educational Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok pages, which have become overwhelmingly popular in the past few years as users seek accessible information for common issues.
We have put together a list of various accounts you can follow that deal with grief and related topics. They’re a great place to start when searching for accessible mental health resources, or just community. You can choose to simply read and follow, though many also have the option to comment and interact if you choose. (And don’t forget to give us a follow on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.)
Instagram can be a great platform thanks to its ability to post photo-sets with infographics that share snippets of information without being overwhelming. You can also review credentials from account bios, and many include a link to a website or another resource that may be helpful to you.
The following is a list of accounts that you can check out:
@refugeingrief
@optionb
@letsreimagine
@dearmyanxiety
@howmental
@browngirltherapy
@therapyforblackgirls
@going_with_grace
@findmywellbeing
@alica.forneret
@the.poc.therapist
Twitter can be a great resource because creators are able to easily insert links to articles that go more in-depth on certain topics. Following Twitter accounts can help you quickly find longer, more comprehensive information on topics and easily navigate between tweets and blogs.
The following are a few accounts to check out:
Facebook is another avenue for information, offering the ability to read posts made by pages as well as find connections through groups. Facebook’s “groups” option can connect you with people either by topic or location, as well as an “events” option where you can find local and virtual events that may function as either a workshop or seminar or simply a meet-up for building community.
The following are a few accounts and groups to check out:
@southasiantherapists
@blackfemaletherapists
@griefshare
@GriefInCommon
Grief Support Group
Grief Anonymous Family Hub (also options for loss of a spouse and others)
Option B support group