Archive for March 1st, 2011
Distinguishing Bereavement from Major Depressive Episode
By medliorator - Last updated: Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Normal bereavement begins within a few months of the loss of a loved one and is accompanied by symptoms similar to those of a Major Depressive Episode (tearfulness, feelings of sadness, insomnia, poor appetite, weight loss, difficulty concentrating, irritability). Major Depressive Episodes may accompany or follow normal bereavement and can be identified by several key [...]