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.
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. (2/6/2013
A cognitive model of post-traumatic stress disorder. Behaviour Research and Therapy.
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…