psychiatric harm

Psychiatric harm refers to mental or emotional damage caused by experiencing or witnessing distressing events, such as accidents, abuse, or trauma. It can lead to conditions like depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder, affecting a person’s thoughts, feelings, and daily functioning. Unlike physical injuries, psychiatric harm impacts the mind and emotional well-being, and it is recognized legally when it results directly from someone else's wrongful or negligent actions. Proper diagnosis and treatment are essential to manage the effects of psychiatric harm and support recovery.