Healing in a Human Social Network (IMAGE) University of California - San Diego Caption Friends and acquaintances of the deceased increase interactions with each other not only in the acute grieving period but for at least two years after. Credit Will Hobbs Usage Restrictions Only with coverage of this research License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.