Common Mental Health Conditions After an Accident or Injury
Getting injured in a car accident is a life-changing event that can have a major impact on your mental health. Here are the effects our personal injury clients experience most often.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
PTSD is an anxiety disorder where someone relives a traumatic or life-threatening event even after it has passed. People who have PTSD generally suffer from anxiety, nightmares and flashbacks. At its worst, even small reminders of the event can cause extreme anxiety. PTSD is often treated with medication for depression and anxiety. Another common treatment is cognitive-behaviour therapy provided by a psychologist.
PTSD affects roughly 1 out of 10 people.
Depression
After an injury it’s normal to not feel like your self, but if you find yourself feeling a deep despair over a longer period of time, ask your doctor about it. People with depression often lose interest in things they would have previously enjoyed. When left untreated, depression can become disabling.
Acquired Brain Injury
An Acquired Brain Injury is a brain injury that has occurred after birth because of a trauma. Acquired brain injuries are not genetic or congenital and are instead a result of an accident or environment.
Symptoms include:
- Coma
- Cognitive Impairment
- Language and Speech Impairment
- Memory Loss and Impairment
- Conduct Disorder
- Personality Disorder
- Loss of Concentration
- Loss of Problem Solving Skills
- Perception Problems
- Sleep Disturbance
- Headaches
- Blurred Vision
- Seizures
If you notice any of the symptoms of PTSD, depression, or acquired brain injury in yourself or a loved one, it might be time to ask your doctor about mental health.
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