Clinical research has demonstrated that the psychosocial impact of venous thromboembolism (VTE) can be life-changing. Findings from clinical research have highlighted the benefit of identifying and providing early support to individuals at risk of post traumatic stress, and, where beneficial, interventions to enhance psychological well-being and recovery and reduce distress.
The following information aids have been prepared by Professor Paul Bennett and Dr Rachael Hunter, clinical psychologists at Swansea University. The aids are provided as tools for help and reassurance, however it is always important to speak to your own healthcare professional to discuss your own specific and individual concerns or questions.
Managing the psychological impact of blood clots - Coping with Panic
Professor Paul Bennet, Clinical Psychologist, Swansea University and Thrombosis UK Trustee
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Clinical research has demonstrated that the psychosocial impact of venous thromboembolism (VTE) can be life-changing. Findings from clinical research have highlighted the benefit of identifying and providing early support to individuals at risk of post traumatic stress, and, where beneficial, interventions to enhance psychological well-being and recovery and reduce distress.
The following information aids have been prepared by Professor Paul Bennett and Dr Rachael Hunter, clinical psychologists at Swansea University. The aids are provided as tools for help and reassurance, however it is always important to speak to your own healthcare professional to discuss your own specific and individual concerns or questions.
Thrombosis UK is dedicated to providing more information to support prevention of VTE and help everyone in their recovery. We would value your time in completing a very short, anonymised survey about the five information aids provided below, to help in the development of future resources.
Find a psychological therapies service (England only)
You can refer yourself directly to a psychological therapies service (IAPT) without seeing your GP.
These services offer therapies, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), for common problems including:
- stress
- anxiety
- depression
- obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- phobias
Anyone who is registered with a GP can access psychological therapies on the NHS.
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