Bereavement Care in the Wake of COVID-19: Offering Condolences and Referrals.
Editorial Article
Overview
abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing deaths with forced separations that deny final goodbyes and traditional mourning rituals. These conditions threaten survivors' mental health, leaving them vulnerable to enduring psychological distress. This article describes resources for clinicians to use when circumstances make it difficult to provide ideal bereavement care.