March 18, 2022: The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition Text Revision (DSM-5-TR) was released. Throngs of psychology professionals the world over once again lose their ...

My wife died ten months ago. In another two months, I will have a new mental disorder: “Prolonged Grief Disorder.” ...

Their faces fill my screen. Expressions of hope and expectation on their 10-year-old faces. I stare into their bright eyes until my hands begin to shake. I have to look away to get a breath. It’s been ...

Older adults with prolonged grief disorder showed sustained symptom reduction following group or individual grief-focused cognitive behavioral therapy.

For one in five people, losing a pet has been more distressing than losing a human loved one. New research has revealed that 21% of those who experienced both types of bereavement found their pet's ...

1 in 20 people suffer 'prolonged grief disorder' after a bereavement—during which the loss remains raw, consuming and unrelenting.

DEAR ERIC: My cat died in 2013. Everyone said I treated him like a child. He got so sick, so suddenly, it freaked me out so badly. Then my dad died out of nowhere in 2018. I wanted to die to be with ...

Sudden loss triggers distinct neurological consequences, with auditory memory playing a central role in how the brain ...

Losing a beloved pet can be just as emotionally devastating as losing a human loved one — and for some people, the grief can become clinically significant. In a new study published in PLOS One on ...

The holiday season, often considered a time of joy and togetherness, can also be one of the most challenging periods for those who are grieving a loss. Nearly 95% of people who have experienced loss ...