A survey of burn professionals regarding the mental health services available to burn survivors in the United States and United Kingdom

Psychological and social difficulties following a burn are common [1]. In fact, some survivors find that emotional and social adjustment to burn scarring is one of the most challenging aspects of their recovery [2,3]. Frequently experienced psychological and social problems include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depression, substance abuse, sleep disturbance, low body image, social anxiety, stigmatization and discrimination [4–9].
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Source Type: research