Mental health visits spike prior to burn injury, indicating opportunity for intervention

(American College of Surgeons) In a new study examining the relationship between mental health and burn injury, researchers note that burn injuries may be preventable through increased access to high-quality mental health care. The study's findings also show that burn injury victims experience significantly increased rates of self-harm after their injuries.

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