Veronica has been grieving since she lost her beloved husband.At what point would her grief be classified as disordered?

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According to the DSM-5, grief becomes disordered when it leads to maladaptive or dysfunctional behavior, such as an inability to perform daily tasks, social isolation, or suicidal thoughts. Simply experiencing grief or thinking about memories of the lost loved one is not enough to classify it as a disorder. The duration of grief can vary for each individual, so it is not helpful to use a specific timeline as a criterion for disorder classification. And while it may be distressing for Veronica's mother to see her grieving, this alone does not indicate a disordered grief response.

Veronica Has Been Grieving Since She Lost Her Beloved Husband