What is it about?
Death anxiety impacts all human beings. One of history's most influential psychiatrists, Irvin Yalom, has educated the masses on what fuels death anxiety... and how we can redirect these energies to construct a most meaningful life. This article summarizes Yalom's findings and encourages readers to act upon his tremendous insights.
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Why is it important?
Life unfolds very quickly. By cultivating awareness of mortality, one can develop a healthy sense of urgency to make the most of each day. This article explains the concept of death anxiety, summarizes how an expert developed his understanding of death anxiety, and describes how death anxiety can be used to author a meaningful, productive life.
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Contributing to this article has been among the most important endeavors of my life! It was initially developed during my masters degree program, nearly 18 years ago, in class with my most revered mentor. He passed several years ago. Turning this paper into a published article is a most valuable tribute to my mentor's legacy.
John Grady
New York University
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This page is a summary of: The evolution of Irvin Yalom’s existential views on death anxiety., The Humanistic Psychologist, July 2025, American Psychological Association (APA),
DOI: 10.1037/hum0000381.
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