Citation

Di Gallo A. Schweiz. Rundsch. Med. Prax. 2005; 94(12): 467-470.

Vernacular Title

Verletzung von Korper und Seele--Psychiatrische Folgen von Verkehrsunfallen bei

Affiliation

Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrische Klinik, Universitäre Psychiatrische Kliniken, Basel. alain.di-gallo@unibas.ch

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, Verlag Hans Huber)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

15846951

Abstract

Road traffic accidents are a major cause for severe injury in children and adolescents. Many victims also suffer from psychological consequences, such as posttraumatic stress disorder, traffic-related fears or mood disturbances. High levels of distress during and immediately after the accident are associated with severe posttraumatic stress symptoms. Routine consideration of the psychological impact of road traffic accidents should receive the same priority as screening for physical injury.