Grief that lasts can shorten lives, study finds
New Scientist - 25-Jul-2025Intense, prolonged grief may nearly double a mourner’s risk of death within a decade
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Psychological Medicine is a peer-reviewed medical journal covering clinical psychiatry and the broader field of psychological medicine. It publishes research on psychopathology, treatment, epidemiology, neuroscience, and other aspects of mental health. Established in 1969, it is one of the leading journals in psychiatry and psychology, known for its rigorous methodology and high-impact studies. The journal is published by Cambridge University Press and has a strong international reputation among researchers and clinicians.
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Intense, prolonged grief may nearly double a mourner’s risk of death within a decade
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