New Anti-Depressant Utilization Pre and Post Bereavement: A Population Based Study of Partners and Adult Children (GP736)

• Identify the bereaved groups that have the highest odds of being prescribed antidepressants after the death of their loved one, based on their relationship to the decedent.• Identify the times at which bereaved partners may be in most need of support based on the increase in their prescriptions for antidepressants. While it is well known that bereavement is associated with increases in morbidity and mortality, the mechanisms of this increase...