Personal Injury Trauma Treatment
Personal injury claims are often based on the negligent acts of
individuals and how these led someone to be injured as a result of
a car accident, slip and fall, or medical mistake. The physical
effects of such accidents can be devastating. However, many such
accidents often result in significant psychological injuries.
Individuals who have physical injuries may also be suffering from
psychological issues that are directly connected to their physical
injuries. Psychological injuries take on many forms. When a
person is seriously injured in a personal injury accident, he or she
may no longer be able to participate in activities that he or she
enjoyed, such as cycling, dancing or kayaking. He or she may not
be able to conduct normal routine activities such as bathing,
grooming, walking, working or driving a car. Sometimes a
previously self-reliant person must now rely on others for basic
care. Individuals may find that their relationship with their spouse
or children is affected negatively due to the personal injury. In
many instances, personal injury victims experience a diminished
quality of life due to these factors.
Types of Psychological Injuries
Psychological injuries can present in many forms. A person who
has been injured in a personal injury accident may suffer from
depression as the reality of the new life sinks in. Others may suffer
from mental anguish or fear as they wake up from vivid nightmares
and are constantly reminded of the anxiety. Some psychological
injuries result in post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorder
and other such disorders. Some individuals experience physical
manifestations of such psychological injuries, including an upset
stomach, difficulty sleeping, loss of appetite, change in weight,
fatigue, mood swings and other physical demonstrations. Some
symptoms of psychological injuries outlast the recovery of the
physical injuries associated with the accident.
Just as a personal injury lawyer often recommends seeking
medical attention for physical injuries, he or she may also
recommend seeking prompt and thorough medical attention
regarding mental injuries. Having the causal link established
between the accident and the mental injury can help make this
element of damages less speculative and assist the victim in
seeking maximum recovery for his or her injuries.
When to refer your patient/client for mental health support:
- Anxiety while engaging in normal activities
- Low mood/depression
- Nightmares/dreams about the personal injury
- Exaggerated startle response
- Avoidance behaviors (of situations, environment, socially,
- or activities)
- Flashbacks
- Hyper vigilance
- Panic attacks
- Increased substance use
- Any unwanted life change due to personal injury
Feel confident knowing that Sterling Cognitive Wellness can
help provide a more comprehensive approach to your total healing.
Contact Sterling Cognitive Wellness to begin your holistic healing
today!
Sterling Cognitive Wellness
(727) 386-6003
