Trauma Exposure, Social Support and Mental Health in the General Population in Belgium.

Emilie MuysewinkelLara VesentiniHelena Van DeynseLydia Gisle Pierre SmithHelena BruggemanJohan Bilsen Roel Van Overmeire

Published in: European journal of investigation in health, psychology and education (2024)

Trauma exposure is associated with poorer mental health in Belgium. Around a fifth of those who experience trauma do not disclose their trauma, which is the most common after sexual violence.

Keyphrases

mental health
social support
trauma patients
depressive symptoms
mental illness