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Connecticut Clearinghouse is a statewide library and resource center for information on substance use and mental health disorders, prevention and health promotion, treatment and recovery, wellness and other related topics. Materials are available to Connecticut families, teachers, students, professionals, communities and children.
As a national nonprofit, they provide practical, prevention-focused resources that help parents navigate how to address the tough stuff, from technology and mental health to substance use and risky behaviors.
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VISION: A world of courageous parenting – where love leads, knowledge empowers and children thrive!
Anxiety & Mental Health After Traumatic Accident
Mental trauma after an accident can severely limit your ability to resume regular activities. It is normal to experience distress after a car accident, but treatment may be necessary if it is prolonged and interferes with daily functioning. The right support makes recovery from emotional trauma after a car accident attainable.
During a car accident, a series of events can unfold that can cause lasting emotional trauma, including life-altering injuries, the threat of death, and the death of someone else. Emotional trauma is a natural response to such a dramatic chain of events. It is a function of the brain’s complex survival mechanisms.
Emotional trauma from a car accident should not be viewed as a weakness, but as a type of injury that may require treatment for the best possible outcome, much like any physical injury.
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