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COVID-19 bereavement: advice for you
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Bereavement due to COVID-19 can be especially difficult because of the inability to be with your loved one as they die. It is normal to feel intense emotions and sadness. It is important to get help if you find it hard to take care of your needs alone. You should also learn about some of the common reactions to the death of a loved one due to COVID-19. Read this resource for common reactions and tips for how you can cope.
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pandemic, trauma, loss, mental illness
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Rated on: 5/17/2021 1:09:41 PM
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