Citation

McKee KY, Kelly A. Med. Clin. North Am. 2020; 104(3): 503-524.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2020, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.mcna.2020.01.003

PMID

32312412

Abstract

The varied physical, social, and psychological stressors that accompany advanced disease can be burdensome and cause intense emotional suffering, hindering the ability of patients and families to cope in day-to-day life and negatively affecting quality of life. This article addresses key concepts for the assessment and management of commonly encountered types of psychological distress in serious illness including grief, prolonged grief, major depressive disorder, death contemplation, and suicidal ideation.

Language: en

Keywords

Humans; Aged; Female; Male; Middle Aged; Depression; Attitude to Death; Prevalence; Suicidal Ideation; Suicide, Attempted; Suicidal ideation; Antidepressants; Grief; Antidepressive Agents; Psychotherapy; Bereavement; Critical Illness; Prolonged grief; Death contemplation; Serious illness