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PTSD after an accident can be life-altering.

Airbags face deploy at over 200 mph at 170+ decibels.1 A gun shot by comparison is about 160 decibels.

 

According to the Mayo Clinic the classic symptoms of PTSD include: intrusive memories, avoidance, emotional numbing, anxiety, and increased emotional arousal.2

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1. “How Does Your Car’s Airbag System Work,” http://www.carsdirect.com/car-safety/how-does-your-cars-airbag-system-work (2/6/2013)    2. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/post-traumatic-stress-disorder/DS00246/METHOD=print&DSECTION=all (2/6/2013)

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A cognitive model of post-traumatic stress disorder. Behaviour Research and Therapy. 

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Case Example

Philip, a 60-year-old who was in a traffic accident

This case study from the European Journal of Psychotraumatology details an assisted self-study application of cognitive therapy for PTSD. Philip developed PTSD and comorbid major depression following a traffic accident. He was treated in six sessions of cognitive therapy with self-study modules completed in between sessions. Read more about Philip at the tab below...

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