Ethical Considerations of Diagnosing Prolonged Grief Disorder

1 CE

Course Description

The inclusion of Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD) in the DSM-5-TR has generated considerable debate. This session will review the history of that controversy and the research supporting the inclusion of PGD as a diagnosis. Participants will explore how PGD can be differentiated from PTSD following traumatic loss.

The presentation will also address ethical considerations, including the potential risks and unintended consequences of pathologizing normative grief. At the same time, participants will consider the potential clinical value of PGD as a diagnosis for the relatively small subset of bereaved individuals who experience persistent, clinically significant grief-related impairment.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to: