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All In The Mind
Grief and the pandemic
Apr 16, 2022
Explore the intensified and debilitating experience of grief during the pandemic, including unique symptoms such as suicidal thoughts and confusion over identity. Discover the impact of the pandemic on mental health and grief, highlighting spiritual struggles, trauma, depression, and anxiety. Discuss the distressing losses caused by the pandemic and the challenges of separation from loved ones. Hear different perspectives on grief during the pandemic, including the impact of travel restrictions and the long-term effects of loss and isolation.
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- The COVID-19 pandemic has intensified the grieving experience, making it more intense and debilitating for some individuals.
- Research findings show that more than half of surveyed Americans reported experiences of grief related to COVID-19 deaths that could be considered clinically significant.
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The Ripple Effect of Grief
The podcast discusses the impact of death on a larger scale, noting that on average, at least nine people are substantially affected when someone dies. This number is likely higher due to informal connections such as neighbors, coworkers, and religious communities. The podcast also touches on the measurement of grief, highlighting that it can vary in degree and how it affects individuals. Grief is described as a process of learning to adapt and accommodate loss in one's life over time. However, the podcast also explores how the COVID-19 pandemic has intensified the grieving experience, making it more intense and debilitating for some individuals.
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