It is characterized by the following: Symptoms that are typical of a major depressive episode and that last > 2 months Strong and frequent feelings of yearning for the deceased and urges to join the deceased in death Preoccupation with thoughts about the deceased or the circumstances or consequences of the death Intense feelings of loneliness, shock, emptiness, numbness, unfairness, anger, or meaninglessness Continuing to hear or see the deceased, or experiencing the pain that the deceased suffered Avoiding or reacting intensely to reminders or memories of the deceased Caregivers and health care professionals should look for such symptoms and be aware that bereaved patients are at high risk of suicide and declining health status.