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    An overview of complicated grief terminology and diagnostic criteria.

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    Authors
    Lobb, E.
    Kristjanson, Linda
    Aoun, Samar
    Monterosso, L.
    Date
    2006
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Lobb, Elizabeth and Kristjanson, Linda and Aoun, Samar and Monterosso, Leanne. 2006. An overview of complicated grief terminology and diagnostic criteria.. Grief Matters 9 (2): 28-32.
    Source Title
    Grief Matters
    Faculty
    Division of Health Sciences
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/9982
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    This article sets the scene for the current debate on the concept of complicated grief. Issues identified with diagnosis of individuals with complicated grief include concerns about misuse of the term, distinctions between normal and complicated grief and fears regarding stigmatisation associated with potential DSM-V classifications of complicated grief. Use of the term as described by Prigerson and colleagues reflects current best evidence, addresses concerns related to definitional error and would assist in progressing research and clinical practice in a more consistent manner if this were used by clinicians, researchers, health policy makers and educators. Such progress will be further assisted when consensus on the diagnostic criteria for complicated grief is achieved.

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