Abstract:In Germany approximately 1% of the population dies each year. This indicates that at least 2-3% of the population will be bereaved every year. Consequently, approximately 2 million people will experience severe loss in Germany each year. This has not only strong psychosocial implications, but is also linked to a broad range of health risks, including increased mortality. Given these statistics it is surprising that loss, grief and bereavement are not given more attention within undergraduate, postgraduate and … Show more
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