Overview
Prolonged grief disorder (PGD) is characterized by intense grief that persists beyond what is typically expected following bereavement, significantly impairing an individual's ability to function 14. It involves preoccupation with the deceased, painful emotions, and difficulty in accepting the loss 14.Diagnosis
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