Definition:
Bereavement is a psychological state in which a person succumbs to depression due to a loss of a loved one. This is typical among people who have lost their loved ones due to a traumatic or sudden event.
Diagnosis:
Bereavement can be diagnosed by counseling as well as strict observance of the attitudes of the person who lost a loved one.
Treatment:
Treatment for bereavement is done by counseling and consistent moral support from family and friends.
Symptoms and Signs:
The common symptoms of bereavement are consistent crying, loss of thoughts; frequent reminiscing of memories of the lost loved one. Bereaved persons also sometimes show violent tantrums and would want to be left alone.
Causes:
Bereavement is caused by the trauma of sudden, unexpected loss of a loved one. There a persons who take a lot of time to accept reality such that they tend to relive the memories of the past.
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