Loss and grief amidst COVID-19: A path to adaptation and resilience

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Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed an extreme threat to global health and become a leading cause of death worldwide. Loss, as a more encompassing theme, interweaves many aspects of people’s life in this challenging time. Failure to address the pressing needs of those experiencing loss and grief may result in poor mental and physical health. Recognizing the uniqueness of each individual and their loss and grief will provide opportunities to develop tailored strategies that facilitate functional adaptation to loss and promote mental health and wellbeing in this crisis.

Keywords

COVID-19
Loss and grief
Mental and physical health
Loss adaptation
prolonged grief disorder (PGD)

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