1. Psychological Trauma of Facial Disfigurement
Severe facial injuries not only affect the person's looks but they also leave the individual with devastating effects from the injuries as well. ... The symptoms of depression and anxiety in many cases may be sub-threshold and may not meet the full diagnostic criteria of a psychiatric disorder. ... Depression places the individual at increased risk for suicide, poor compliance with treatment and poor rehabilitation outcome. ... Depression and anxiety associated with severe facial trauma is often coupled with worries regarding recovery and length of the treatment process. ... Only a hand...
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate