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

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

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:

• @whatsyourgrief

• @modernloss

• @healgrief

• @dyingmatters

• @griefspeaks

• @elunanetwork

• @griefrecovery

Facebook

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

TikTok

TikTok is one of the newer social medias that is taking the internet by storm, especially with Millennials and Gen Z’ers. This platform can be helpful because many therapists have accounts where they will discuss, in under a minute, some specific actions you can take for your mental health as well as direct you to more extensive resources. In account bios the creators can easily link to other social media, and you can discover new accounts through searching hashtags.

The following are a few accounts to check out:

• @linsday.fleminglpc

• @selfcare.hugs

• @EvolveAndBloom

• @TheShaniProject

• @AModernTherapist

It’s important to remember that social media is not a replacement for therapy, but it is a great start to exploring your thoughts and feelings in an accessible way. Hearing others verbalize emotions can be helpful to figuring out what next steps you can take in working through your grief. Additionally, the community built through social media can be powerful and can work to help you realize how many others feel the way you do, creating bridges of connection and understanding. You are not alone, and there are many communities out there for you to discover connections to find support during your grief and healing.