Volume : 11, Issue : 4, APR 2025

A CASE STUDY OF POST-ACCIDENT DEPRESSION IN A YOUNG WOMAN

ANAM PARVEZ

Abstract

This case study explores the psychological, emotional, and physical trajectory of a 28-year-old unmarried woman who developed mental health concerns following a traumatic road traffic accident. The patientR,presented with persistent disturbed sleep, depressive symptoms, and significant anxiety relating to financial instability and career disruption. The onset of her psychological symptoms was gradual, progressively worsening over a span of 12 months. Her condition was compounded by her long-term physical immobility, dependency on her family, and isolation during the COVID-19 lockdown. Diagnostic considerations point to depressive disorder due to another medical condition, with a differential diagnosis of PTSD also being explored. The report emphasizes the biopsychosocial nature of her distress and highlights the need for an integrated therapeutic approach including individual psychotherapy and family intervention.

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