Mental health sequelae of violent injury in children: a review. Pediatr Surg Int 2025 Mar 04;41(1):90
Date
03/04/2025Pubmed ID
40035844DOI
10.1007/s00383-025-05991-2Scopus ID
2-s2.0-86000086824 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)Abstract
In the last decade, increasing attention has been paid to the magnitude and characterization of the relationship between violent injury and mental health, with trauma centers progressively focusing on screening and intervention strategies. This review aims to characterize the mental health sequelae of violent injury on children, highlighting effective screening and intervention tools. Violent injury compared to non-violent injury incurs a greater risk for poor mental health outcomes. Risk of acute stress disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder are among the best characterized, but anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders are also correlated to violent injury in children. Mental health sequelae are pervasive, and have lasting, significant physical and psychosocial consequences. Globally, the impact of mental health sequelae of violent injury is underrecognized and undertreated. Provider awareness, and early and efficacious screening can facilitate tailored intervention strategies.
Author List
Schuh JM, Molitor SJ, Wilson DJ, Marik PK, Fischer E, Calkins CM, Flynn-O'Brien KTAuthors
Casey Matthew Calkins MD Professor in the Surgery department at Medical College of WisconsinElizabeth Fischer PhD Associate Professor in the Pediatrics department at Medical College of Wisconsin
Katherine T. Flynn-O'Brien MD Associate Professor in the Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin
Patricia K. Marik MA, PsyD Associate Professor in the Pediatrics department at Medical College of Wisconsin
Stephen Molitor PhD Assistant Professor in the Pediatrics department at Medical College of Wisconsin
MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
ChildHumans
Mental Disorders
Mental Health
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
Violence
Wounds and Injuries
