A mental health service after major trauma

Prof Nurse. 1999 Dec;15(3):179-82.

Abstract

Although 75-80% of people involved in a major trauma do not have any long-term psychological problems, many will experience significant psychological distress during the first four weeks. Most individuals will make a full recovery if provided with local, immediate and appropriate support. People who have experienced a major trauma should have access to support as soon as possible after the event until symptoms are resolved.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Community Mental Health Services / organization & administration*
  • Community Networks / organization & administration*
  • Crisis Intervention / organization & administration*
  • Humans
  • Inservice Training / organization & administration*
  • Male
  • Military Personnel / psychology*
  • Northern Ireland
  • Program Development
  • Program Evaluation
  • Social Support
  • Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / etiology
  • Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / prevention & control*
  • Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / psychology*
  • Violence