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Grief (bereavement) is the emotional and physical response to the death of a loved one. Grief is associated with a wide range of emotions, including sadness, anger, guilt, and despair. Each individual may experience a different set of specific emotions, but, in general, these emotions diminish as time passes and with support from family and friends. The June 1, 2005, issue of JAMA includes an article evaluating a new type of psychotherapy (talk therapy) developed specifically to treat people with complicated grief.

ABNORMAL GRIEF

Sometimes grief progresses from an emotionally painful but normal experience to a disorder requiring additional evaluation and treatment.

• Complicated grief may be present when the emotions are particularly long-lasting or severe and include inability to accept the loved one's death, persistent thoughts regarding the death, and preoccupation with thoughts about the loved one.
  
• Major depressive disorder should be considered when the duration of grief lasts more than 2 . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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