People often feel scared of death, and this fear can cost them money, health, and good feelings. They may avoid talking about their future care or keep medical treatments going longer than needed. In yoga terms, this strong grip on life is called abhinivesha and is one of five mental troubles that h
A hospital chaplain's job is not easy. It involves seeing people at their most vulnerable moments. For J. S. Park, this role brought a lot of anxiety at first. He saw many patients in critical condition and started thinking about his own mortality. This fear made him appreciate the small, everyday m
The Lithuanian versions of two scales that measure death anxiety have been put to the test. These scales are the Revised Collett-Lester Fear of Death Scale and the Existential Death Anxiety Scale. The goal was to see if these scales work well in Lithuanian. The study involved 528 people. Most of th
Medical students starting their clinical training often face a big challenge. They have to deal with their own fears about death. This fear can affect how they care for patients who are dying. So, it is important to understand what makes these students anxious about death. Personality and confi
As HIV medications (ARVs) have become more common, people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) are experiencing fewer physical symptoms. This shift has turned the spotlight onto their mental health and overall quality of life. Researchers are now keen on understanding how death anxiety and depression are li
