title: Risk factors for post-injury mental health problems.
abstract: 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.
authors: Departments of Psychiatry, Psychology and Community Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. sareen@cc.umanitoba.ca
authors: Jitender
authors: J
authors: Sareen
authors: Julie
authors: J
authors: Erickson
authors: Maria I
authors: MI
authors: Medved
authors: Gordon J G
authors: GJ
authors: Asmundson
authors: Murray W
authors: MW
authors: Enns
authors: Murray
authors: M
authors: Stein
authors: William
authors: W
authors: Leslie
authors: Malcolm
authors: M
authors: Doupe
authors: Sarvesh
authors: S
authors: Logsetty
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D002056:Burns / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000523:psychology; D010146:Pain / Q000523:psychology*; D012307:Risk Factors; D012737:Sex Factors; D012944:Social Support; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000523:psychology*; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000523:psychology*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000523:psychology*