Prolonged grief disorder

The full DSM-5-TR criteria are not included in this record. Everything the record does hold is shown below. Check DSM-5-TR before recording the diagnosis.

1. A

   Key feature A

   Death of someone close to the bereaved person ≥12 months ago (≥6 months in children/adolescents)

2. B

   Key feature B

   Since the death: persistent and pervasive grief — intense yearning/longing for deceased, or preoccupation with thoughts/memories of deceased, on more days than not

3. C

   Key feature C

   ≥3 of 8: identity disruption; disbelief about the death; avoidance of reminders; intense emotional pain; difficulty re-engaging with life; emotional numbness; feeling life is meaningless; intense loneliness

4. D

   Key feature D

   Causes clinically significant distress or impairment in functioning

5. E

   Key feature E

   Duration/severity exceeds expected social, cultural, or religious norms

6. F

   Key feature F

   Not better explained by MDD, PTSD, or another mental disorder

With traumatic bereavement

Death occurred under traumatic circumstances with distress about the manner of death.

Mild

Grief symptoms with clear distress but limited functional disruption.

Moderate

Grief symptoms with definite and persistent impairment across key life domains.

Severe

Pervasive, intense grief symptoms with marked and disabling functional impairment.