Monday, July 31, 2017

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

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.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/07/170731134213.htm