New Paths for People With Prolonged Grief Disorder

This article discusses how distinct from depression, prolonged grief is marked by a pervasive yearning for a deceased loved one and is most common among people who have lost a child or a romantic partner. Now, research has validated the diagnostic criteria for the disorder, and psychologists and other mental health experts are developing evidence-based treatments to help those whose mourning interferes with the activities of living.

Part of the APA Monitor's CE Corner article series.

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• Define prolonged grief disorder and discuss its inclusion in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11).
• Describe research on prolonged grief disorder and how many people are affected by it.
• Discuss psychotherapeutic treatments for the disorder.

Kirsten Weir