The death of a parent places children at risk for emotional difficulties, especially __________, in both the near term and the long term.

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The death of a parent is a significant loss and can lead to depression in both the short and long term. While anxiety and other emotional difficulties may also occur, depression is the most common and well-documented outcome. Schizophrenia and obsessive-compulsive disorder are not typically associated with parental loss.

The Death of a Parent Places Children at Risk for Emotional