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Definition of Unresolved grief
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Unresolved grief: Grief characterized by the extended duration of the symptoms, by interference of the grief symptoms with the normal functioning of the mourner, and/or by the intensity of the symptoms (for example, intense suicidal thoughts or acts). See: Complicated grief.