Prolonged Grief Disorder: Addressing Misconceptions With Evidence

• DOI: 10.1016/j.jagp.2023.10.020
• Publication Date: 2023-11-03T13:32:46Z
• Authors: Holly G. Prigerson; Jonathan Singer; Clare Killikelly
• Keywords: Scientific evidence

There are many cmisconceptions about PGD. We show with data that PGD is a diagnosis applies to rare few of mourners who at risk significant distress and dysfunction. Those meet criteria for have been shown benefit from specialized, targeted treatment it. The case against empirically unsubstantiated, the need scientific examination effective treatments warranted.