Grief Matters, Inc

Grief Matters is a new nonprofit founded by Dr. Camille Wortman a psychologist who specializes in grief. Our mission is to provide the best information available to those who have lost a loved one. Thus, most bereaved individuals turn to the internet to find material to help them cope with their loss, but they often have difficulty locating what they are looking for. Dr. Wortman and her staff reviewed hundreds of websites to identify the top internet resources for dozens of topics on grief. We created a unique website called Why Grief Matters that brings all of these resources together in one place. The website includes resources for over 20 different types of loss. The resources come in a variety of formats including articles, stories, podcasts, blog posts, videos, and apps. There is a rich array of material about the grieving process. The website integrates and organizes resources on peer support and support groups from dozens of other sites. It also includes information about low-cost options for therapy. To help build resilience, information about such topics as exercise, meditation, and practicing gratitude is included. The website also provides extensive resources for underserved groups including African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, the LGBTQ+ community, and People with Disabilities. A preliminary version of the website received excellent reviews from grief experts and has been featured in The New York Times and other influential media outlets. Dr. Wortman received many comments that because our resources are outstanding, the website has the potential to become one of the top websites on grief. According to data from marketing firms, many of the top grief websites draw between and one million visitors per year. Thus, the Grief Matters website has the potential to reach and benefit a tremendous number of people.