Complicated or prolonged grief disorder is distinguished from depression in terms of
A) severity and duration of symptoms.
B) separation and traumatic distress.
C) increased substance abuse.
D) difficulty with family members.

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Complicated or prolonged grief disorder is specifically characterized by symptoms of separation and traumatic distress, which distinguishes it from depression. This includes intense longing or yearning for the deceased, preoccupation with thoughts or memories of the deceased, and feelings of emptiness or meaninglessness without the deceased. These symptoms are more focused on the loss and the deceased, rather than the more generalized symptoms of depression.

Complicated or Prolonged Grief Disorder Is Distinguished from Depression in Terms