Personal PSYCHOLOGICAL Injury
Dr. Mark Lerner
Clinical & Forensic Psychologist, Chairman & CEO, The National Center for Emotional Wellness. Creator & Principal Consultant, AI-Integrated Emotional Wellness (AIEW)
Personal injury has been defined as, "physical injury inflicted to a person's body, as opposed to damage to property or reputation." (Oxford)
Historically, psychological injuries—the?negligent?or?intentional infliction?of?emotional distress, have been overlooked. These refer to psychological and functional problems caused by another person's actions.
Today, there is an increasing awareness of the deleterious impact of emotional distress, as evidenced by the following:
?????The United States spends more to treat mental disorders than any other?disease or medical condition.?
It is critical when addressing the needs of clients to determine whether an individual is grappling with?significantor?egregious emotional distress.?
While monetary compensation may never be enough for psychological and functional damages, it is incumbent upon attorneys to see to it that proven acts of others pay for rehabilitation and ongoing mental health treatment for individuals who are psychologically broken.
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