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01.11.2013 | Geriatric Disorders (H Lavretsky, Section Editor)

Bereavement and Complicated Grief

verfasst von: M. Katherine Shear, Angela Ghesquiere, Kim Glickman

Erschienen in: Current Psychiatry Reports | Ausgabe 11/2013

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Abstract

Bereavement is a common experience in adults aged 60 and older. Loss of a loved one usually leads to acute grief characterized by yearning and longing, decreased interest in ongoing activities, and frequent thoughts of the deceased. For most, acute grief naturally evolves into a state of integrated grief, where the bereaved is able to reengage with everyday activities and find interest or pleasure. About 7 % of bereaved older adults, however, will develop the mental health condition of Complicated Grief (CG). In CG, the movement from acute to integrated grief is derailed, and grief symptoms remain severe and impairing. This article reviews recent publications on the diagnosis of CG, risk factors for the condition and evidenced-based treatments for CG. Greater attention to CG detection and treatment in older adults is needed.

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Titel: Bereavement and Complicated Grief
verfasst von: M. Katherine Shear
Angela Ghesquiere
Kim Glickman
Publikationsdatum: 01.11.2013
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Current Psychiatry Reports / Ausgabe 11/2013
Print ISSN: 1523-3812
Elektronische ISSN: 1535-1645
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11920-013-0406-z

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