Grief

Loss-centred, wave-like, preserved self-worth vs full syndromal depression

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At a glance

Watch forPersistent functional collapsesuicidalitysevere self-blamepsychosis

Sustained mood syndrome with guilt, hopelessness, reduced energy, impaired concentration, change in sleep/appetite.

Separates the Depression group. It is not specific to Grief.

Rows marked “Whole group”: Applies to the Depression group — not specific to Grief

Loss-centred, wave-like, preserved self-worth vs full syndromal depression

Key features

Persistent functional collapse, suicidality, severe self-blame, psychosis.

High-risk causes4 causes

Applies to the Depression group.

Sustained mood syndrome with guilt, hopelessness, reduced energy, impaired concentration, change in sleep/appetite.

Helpful clues

Applies to the Depression group.

None listed

Priority steps

Applies to the Depression group.

None listed

Core tests

Applies to the Depression group.

None listed

Consider

Clinical reference — not validated decision support. Review before use.