Weeping Wounds: The Impact On Your Mental Health

Mental health is also heavily impacted, with trauma being a significant risk factor for conditions such as posttraumatic stress disorder (ptsd), depression, anxiety disorders, and substance use disorders (mclaughlin et al. , 2014; Price et al. , 2014; Schweizer et al. , 2018). Ignoring or suppressing these emotional wounds can lead to ongoing suffering and difficulty in forming healthy relationships. Patients scoring in the top 50% of total hospital anxiety and depression scale (hads) scores were four times more likely to have delayed healing than those scoring in the bottom 50%.

This article reviews the methods and findings of experimental models of wound healing. Psychological stress can have a substantial and clinically relevant impact on wound repair. There are many ways in which a person with a wound can be affected psychologically. Anticipation and observation for possible reactions in patients and their friends and family is important. Psychological aspects of wound care must be acknowledged if care is to be holistic and the speed and completeness of recovery are to be optimised. This blog explores these psychological aspects, offering insights into the mental health challenges faced by individuals with chronic wounds and discussing effective strategies for mental health support throughout the healing process. The psychological impact for patients with wounds can be significant, and adverse psychological effects frequently occur when there are permanent changes in the bodys structure or function. Evidence suggests that anxiety, depression and stress can adversely affect the wound healing process.