Everyone may go through some form of loss at any one time in their lives. Some may handle it well, while others go through complicated grief… Find out what is complicated grief and how to cope with it. Check out this video and comment down below if there are any experiences that you would like to share with us!
For those who might have difficulties coping, help is at hand (please refer to the helplines provided):
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Recap: Complicated grief
Not a usual response to a loss
Often found in people who are emotionally attached to the deceased or have few family and friends to rely on
People with mental health conditions are more susceptible
Strong yearning to be with the deceased
Feeling intense loneliness and that life is meaningless without the deceased
Unable to sleep, have suicidal thoughts and substance abuse
Overcome complicated grief by reaching out to family, friends, religious community or healthcare professionals who can provide a listening ear or assist in practical matters
You are not alone!
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Animation transcript:
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References
1. Bonnano, G. A., & Lilienfeld, S. O. (2008). Let’s Be Realistic: When Grief Counseling Is Effective and When It’s Not. Professional Psychology, 39(3), 377–380.
2. Shear, M.K. Simon, N., Wall, M., Zisook, S., Neimeyer, R. Duan, N.H., Reynolds, C., Lebowitz, B., Sung, S., Ghesquiere, A., Gorscak, B., Clayton, P., Ito, M., Nakajima, S., Konishi, T., Melhem, N., Meert, K., Schiff, M., O’Connor, M.F., First, M., Sareen, J., Bolton, J., Skritskaya, N., Mancini, A.D., & Keshaviah, M. (2011). Complicated Grief and Related Bereavement Issues for DSM-5. Depress Anxiety, 28(2): 103–117.
3. Bonnano, G., Wortman, C.B., Lehman, D.R., Tweed, R.G., Haring, M. Sonnega, J., Carr, D., & Nesse, R.M. (2002). Resilience to Loss and Chronic Grief: A Prospective Study From Preloss to 18-Months Postloss. Journal Of Personality And Social Psychology, 83(5), 1150 –1164.
4. Stroebe, W., Stroebe, M.S., Zech, E., & Abakoumkin, G. (2005). Does Social Support Help In Bereavement?, Journal Of Social And Clinical Psychology, 24(7), 1030-1050.
5. Jordan, J.R. & Neimeyer, R.A. (2003), Does Grief Counseling Work?, Death Studies, 27, 765- 786.
6. Strobe, M., Strobe, W., Schut, H. & Jan L. (2002). Does Disclosure of Emotions Facilitate Recovery From Bereavement? Evidence From Two Prospective Studies. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 70 (1), 169–178.
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Content experts: Ms Lim Xiao Ee
Video producer: Perry Lee
Voiceover: Henry Kong
Illustrator: Tam Wai Hua
Animator & editor: Perry Lee
Thumbnail artist: Vivienne
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