Most of us will have to face the death of a person close to us, especially as we age. The process of adjusting to that loss is not a form of mental disorder in itself but factors can predispose to the development of abnormal grief.

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Depression and sleep disturbance are interlinked disorders, resulting in significant disability and both carry a risk of chronicity. Insomnia is a risk factor for depression and the majority of depressed patients complain of sleep dysfunction.

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