Psychological distress experienced after major traumatic injury is common and can last years after the physical injuries have been treated. Psychological distress may include anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress symptoms. In many cases, the psychological distress experienced after the major traumatic injury outweighs the physical impact and can have a significant effect on a person’s life. 

  

It is unclear why some people struggle with psychological distress symptoms after their incident, while others do not. It is likely that psychological factors influence how someone experiences and recovers from major traumatic injury, however there is very little research in this area. This research study aims to bridge this gap in our understanding by exploring whether there are certain psychological factors involved in how someone recovers from major traumatic injury. 

 

Key Investigator: Ellie Grant

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