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Is it possible to develop a mental illness due to a traumatic experience?
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Yes: Acute stress disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and depression can all occur following a traumatic experience or injury.
Answered 5/28/2015
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Yes, as Dr. Mandrell: pointed out, trauma can lead to both acute and chronic mental health disorders.
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