Prolonged grief disorder following the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Highlights

 

• Prolonged grief disorder (PGD) cases will rise following the COVID-19 pandemic

• The pandemic shows similarities to natural disasters which increase PGD prevalence.

• The circumstances of death during the pandemic likely increase PGD prevalence.

• Evidence-based interventions for PGD should be made more accessible.

• Internet-based interventions for PGD should be further developed and disseminated.

 

Reference: 
Maarten C.Eisma; Paul A.Boelen; Lonneke I.M.Lenferink | 2020
In: Psychiatry Research ; ISSN: 0165-1781 | 288 | 113031
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2020.113031
Keywords: 
Bereavement, Disasters, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Prolonged Grief Disorder, PTSD (en)
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