Grief as a Result of Mental Illness Diagnosis Grief is an unavoidable condition resulting from loss of a beloved one, breakup in marriages, relocation to new places, loss of a job, and diagnosis with mental illness. Throughout the grieving period, the individual experience varying emotions, anger, disappointment, fear, guilt, and become sad. According to Supportive & Board (2017), grieving is healthy, and it is the right way to express the feelings. There is no right or wrong way to grieve since individuals react differently. Diagnosis of mental illness alters the individual’s ability to perform activities, take care of themselves and family, and understand what is going on around