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Grief and the pandemic
Grief and the pandemic
Grief and the pandemic
Saturday 16th April 2022
Explore how COVID-19 has intensified grief, with insights from experts on its emotional and societal impacts.
30 minutes
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Episode Overview
- COVID-19 has intensified grief experiences globally.
- New grief scale developed to identify severe cases early.
- Isolation complicates traditional grieving processes.
- Debate exists over pathologising ordinary grief.
- Grief impacts all aspects of life, from social to spiritual.
"I don't like phrases like closure or move on or letting go."
What secrets to maintaining sobriety can be uncovered during a pandemic? This episode of 'All In The Mind' tackles the intricate topic of grief, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sana Khadar hosts an engaging discussion with psychology experts Sherman Lee and Lauren Breen, who explore how the pandemic has altered our grieving processes.
They delve into the emotional and psychological impacts of losing loved ones during such a tumultuous time, highlighting the ripple effects that grief can have on individuals and communities. Sherman Lee introduces the pandemic grief project, which studies the unique grief symptoms tied to COVID-19 losses. The episode sheds light on the development of a new grief scale, aiming to identify those at risk of severe grief conditions early on.
This research reveals alarming statistics about dysfunctional grief, where more than half of surveyed individuals showed clinical levels of distress. Elizabeth Shaw adds her perspective, explaining how grief has become more complicated due to situational factors like isolation and inability to hold proper funerals. The conversation shifts towards the debate around prolonged grief disorder, questioning if ordinary grief is being pathologised.
Listeners will find this episode both eye-opening and compassionate, offering a snapshot of how grief is evolving in a post-pandemic world. With expert insights and real-life anecdotes, it’s a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the complex layers of grief today. How has your experience of grief changed over the past few years?