Supporting those bereaved by cancer: a service evaluation and investigation of cognitive behavioural mechanisms in the treatment of prolonged grief

Key Points

• This intervention shows promising outcomes for those experiencing prolonged grief after cancer loss, reducing symptoms of PTSD and anxiety.
• Participants reported a significant decrease in grief symptoms after attending the therapeutic sessions designed by The Loss Foundation.
• The service evaluation utilized a cognitive behavioural framework to assess changes in mental health outcomes over a defined period.
• These findings highlight the need for targeted bereavement interventions to support mental health in individuals mourning a cancer-related loss.