Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Risk Factors

The Risk Factors after a loss are not thought of during any complicated loss in our lives. Many of us do not know when and where to locate the proper treatment, since society does not educate us to knowing these primary factors to procure treatments in Complicated Grief and even knowing we do have a Complicated Risks in such event in our lives. 
Important point to remember is continue to have a Mental Health Provider that you are able to arrange to meet with on a periodical  basis, when you feel a significant life transformation. 
Dr. Nicholas Losito, Ph.D, CISM, is also available to provide assistance to your significant moment in your life.  
Factors that may increase the risk of developing complicated grief include:
  • An unexpected or violent death, such as death from a car accident, or the murder or suicide of a loved one
  • Death of a child
  • Close or dependent relationship to the deceased person
  • Lack of a support system or friendships
  • Past history of depression or other mental health issues
  • Traumatic childhood experiences, such as abuse or neglect
  • Lack of resilience or adaptability to life changes
  • Other major life stressors

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