Kamakhya Express Accident: As many 11 coaches of Kamakhya Express derailed near Nirgundi station in Cuttack’s Choudwar on Sunday. Passengers safely deboarded with their baggage.
Kamkhya Express Derailment News: At least 11 coaches of Kamakhya Express derailed near Nirgundi station in Cuttack’s Choudwar on Sunday morning. According to the initial reports, all the passengers have been rescued.
Kamakhya Express Derails: How Train Accidents Impact Passengers’ Mental Health
While train accidents can have physical health issues, experts warn of mental health trouble that the survivors may face post-accident:
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): The first health issues that train accident survivors may develop is PTSD, also known as post-traumatic stress disorder. This can lead to flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, and emotional distress related to the accident.
- Acute Stress Reaction: The next and the most immediate mental trouble that passengers may experience are — shock, confusion, panic attacks, or difficulty processing what happened.
- Fear of Travel: Also, the passengers may develop anxiety and fear to board train the next time. The accident can have traumatic impact on the survivor.
- Depression and Anxiety: The trauma of a train accident can trigger or worsen mental health conditions such as depression and generalized anxiety disorder.
- Survivor’s Guilt: Experts also warn that survivors may experience guilt, questioning why they survived and others didn’t.
- Apart form these there are also some long-term emotional disturbances that can bother the survivors.
The psychological toll of train accidents underscores the need for mental health support, including counseling and trauma-informed care for survivors, witnesses, and even first responders.
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