The DSM-5 considers extreme grief past a 2-week period following the loss of a close relative or friend to fit the criteria for which disorder?

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The DSM-5 recognizes that symptoms of major depressive disorder can arise following the death of a loved one, and it no longer excludes bereavement from the diagnosis of depression. This means that if someone experiences symptoms consistent with major depressive disorder for more than two weeks after the loss, they may be diagnosed with this condition, even in the context of bereavement.

The DSM-5 Considers Extreme Grief Past a 2-Week Period Following