Bereavement
Medical term · B
The period of grief and mourning after a death.
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GriefA broad range of reactions to bereavement, including sadness, tears, shock, confusion, and anger, among others.
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Complicated griefA prolonged, intense reaction to bereavement that affects one in 10 people who lose a loved one. Key signs are inability to accept the death; frequent nightmares and intrusive…
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Major depressionDepression that interferes with daily life for an extended period. Episodes of major depression during bereavement can be distinguished from normal sadness by such symptoms as…