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RISK FACTORS FOR POST‐INJURY MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS
Author(s) -
Sareen Jitender,
Erickson Julie,
Medved Maria I.,
Asmundson Gordon J. G.,
Enns Murray W.,
Stein Murray,
Leslie William,
Doupe Malcolm,
Logsetty Sarvesh
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
depression and anxiety
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.634
H-Index - 129
eISSN - 1520-6394
pISSN - 1091-4269
DOI - 10.1002/da.22077
Subject(s) - biopsychosocial model , mental health , occupational safety and health , injury prevention , suicide prevention , human factors and ergonomics , poison control , psychology , quality of life (healthcare) , medicine , psychiatry , clinical psychology , medical emergency , psychotherapist , pathology
Serious nonfatal physical injuries and burns are common occurrences that can have substantial implications for personal, social, and occupational functioning. Such injuries are frequently associated with significant mental health issues, and compromised quality of life and well‐being. The purpose of this review is to summarize the current literature on physical, psychological, and social risk factors for mental health issues post‐injury and to contextualize findings using Engel's biopsychosocial framework. We distinguish between pre‐injury, injury‐related, and post‐injury risk factors for mental health problems. Female sex, history of mental health problems or trauma, type of injury, and level of pain are among the strong risk factors for mental health problems post‐injury. We highlight inconsistent findings in the literature, identify directions for future research, and explore the implications of the risk factors identified for treatment and prevention.