Psychotherapy Casebook December 14, 2007

Diagnosis of Cancer as a Marker

Prim Care Companion J Clin Psychiatry 2007;9(6):461-462

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The “anniversary phenomenon” is well known to psychiatrists. Inthe years following a significant (often family) loss, a person mayexperience grief symptoms to mark the anniversary date. The Christmasholiday may bring reminders of past Christmases.