Grief vs. Depression: Which Is It?

It’s important to sort out the differences

By   Nancy Schimelpfening    Updated on June 20, 2022

 Medically reviewed by   Steven Gans, MD

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  • Grief and depression share similar symptoms, but each is a distinct experience. Making the distinction between the two is important for knowing how to treat and cope with your symptoms.

This article discusses the difference between grief and depression, focusing specifically on which symptoms overlap and which symptoms are different. It also presents the various treatment options that are commonly used to treat symptoms of depression and, in some cases, to treat the symptoms of grief.

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Article submitted to MSRN by Pat France, MSRN Member