Grief and Prolonged Grief Disorder: A Comprehensive Guide

Grief and bereavement are an inevitable part of the human experience. The COVID-19 pandemic, environmental disasters, and gun-related violence in the United States have exposed vast swaths of society to recurring and profound trauma, making the impact of grief on human lives increasingly evident.

In 2022, with the publication of DSM-5-TR and significant scientific progress, prolonged grief disorder (PGD) was formally recognized as a diagnosis, also reflected in ICD-11. This new handbook provides a science-based approach to identifying and addressing PGD, as well as “normal” grief, for both clinical and non-clinical readers.

Understanding Bereavement and Prolonged Grief Disorder

This extensively referenced guide examines topics such as:

• What constitutes bereavement and how it differs from PGD
• Clinical management of simple bereavement and PGD
• Grief in children and the importance of a life cycle approach
• Cultural factors and their impact on the experience of grief
• Stigma and attitudes toward treatment
• Diagnosing and treating PGD

The consequences of untreated PGD are severe, including suffering, social isolation and loneliness, poor physical health, shortened life expectancy, and suicide. It is crucial that PGD be recognized and treated as quickly as possible.

A Necessary Resource for Recognizing and Managing Grief

This handbook provides readers with:

• Tools to recognize grief in themselves and others
• Strategies for the clinical management of typical grief
• Guidance on specific treatment for PGD
• Tips on when to refer patients for specialty care

This comprehensive guide is an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand and address grief and prolonged grief disorder.

Product Details:

Publisher: Amer Psychiatric Pub Inc

Edition: 1st edition (August 2, 2023)

Language: English

Paperback: 222 pages

ISBN-10: 1615374639

ISBN-13: 978-1615374632