Colleagues Quote by Kay Redfield Jamison
“I don't think grief of grief in a medical way at all. I think that I and many of my colleagues, are very concerned when grief becomes pathological, that there is no question that grief can trigger depression in vulnerable people and there is no question that depression can make grief worse.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Psychiatrist discussion on grief, 2020
Grief can become pathological, intertwining with depression, especially in vulnerable individuals, requiring careful clinical attention.
In simple terms: Grief can turn into depression and worsen each other.
Key Takeaway
Monitor grief for signs of depression.
Themes
mental health
grief
depression
Mood
empathetic
concerned
Type
clinical
educational
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- support groups
- patient intake
- risk screening
Key Concepts
pathology
vulnerability
clinical assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- How can clinicians differentiate normal grief from pathological?
- What interventions help break the grief‑depression cycle?
A Different Perspective
Grief is also a natural process and not always pathological.
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