Facebook can function as safety net for the bereaved
Tuesday, April 25, 2017 - 11:02
in Psychology & Sociology
Neuroscientists have long noted that if certain brain cells are destroyed by, say, a stroke, new circuits may be laid in another location to compensate, essentially rewiring the brain. Researchers have found that social networks respond similarly after the death of a close mutual friend, providing support during the grieving process.