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David Adams

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Professor EmeritusPsychiatry & Behavioural NeurosciencesMcMaster University

Research

Research areas, by share of publications

Research areas are derived from OpenAlex topics of their publications.

7 publications.

01

Children’s Exposure to Sudden Traumatic Death: Bereavement, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and the Case for Early Intervention

Adams DW

20191 citationsFirst author
02

The consequences of sudden traumatic death: The vulnerability of bereaved children and adolescents and ways professionals can help

Adams DW

20184 citationsFirst author
03

CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND DEATH: MYTHS, REALITIES, AND CHALLENGES

Death Studies199924 citations
04

International work group on death, dying, and bereavement

Adams D, Davies B, Howell D, Martinson I, Papadatou D, Ramholt B, Saito KW

Death Studies19931 citationsFirst author
05

International work group on death, dying and bereavement checklist for international consultation in hospice care

Hoy AM, Martinson IM, Aakre M, Adam DW, Bates T, Benoliel JQ, Gjertsen E, Henteleff P, Larson DG, Marks MD

Death Studies19891 citations
06

Statement on care of the dying and bereaved in developing countries

Martinson I, Adams DW, Deck E, Folta J, Bates T

Death Studies19882 citations
07

When a brother or sister is dying of cancer: The vulnerability of the adolescent sibling

Adams DW, Deveau EJ

Death Studies198724 citationsFirst author
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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health Dear Professor Adams, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Children’s Exposure to Sudden Traumatic Death: Bereavement, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and the Case for Early Intervention" (2019), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]
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