Understanding emotional responses to traumatic injury key to planning & treatment efforts

(University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing) Injuries are a major public health problem in the United States, accounting for nearly 60 percent of all deaths among Americans between the ages of 1 and 44 years. Survivors of traumatic injuries often face significant physical and mental health challenges, including depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.

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