Burn Patients Need More Help Coping With Depression
Mon, 15 Jan 2007 08:00 AM EST
... A new study reveals the full extent of psychological problems among people who have spent years recovering from serious burns. About half of those surveyed showed signs of clinical depression, with women being most vulnerable.While the study findings may not be surprising, specialists are calling them a valuable tool that could spur burn centers to devote more resources to mental healing. [click link for full article] ...
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