Existential Distress Explained

A significant challenge in healthcare is addressing existential distress, particularly among the aging population. As individuals confront the reality of their limited time, they often grapple with feelings of unfulfilled meaning in their lives. Current medical practices tend to focus on physical symptoms, leaving a gap in understanding and treating this profound psychological struggle. The term "existential suffering" emerges as a catch-all for those who remain in distress after other diagnoses have been ruled out.