ICBC MOTOR VEHICLE 
ACCIDENT COUNSELLING

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Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVA) not only resulted in physical injury, but also psychological and cognitive damages. These effects can linger long after your physical injuries have healed.  A lot of the times, MVA victims pay less attention to their psychological and cognitive distresses, not realizing that had effected their daily life.

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Psychological harm can include anxiety, mood swings, depression, fear, anger, sleeping issues, nightmares, and guilt. Some severe car accidents may lead the victim to develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), where symptoms include:

• Flashbacks;

• Terrifying nightmares;

• Intense and recurring memories of the accidents;

• Avoidance behaviours to get them away from anything that reminds them about the accident;

• Depression;

• Self-harm; and/or

• Withdrawal

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Cognitive and behavioural effects can include loss of memory, hard to concentrate, lack of motivation, loss of appetite, loss of interest in activities and/or people.

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It is important to face these emotional and cognitive distresses by:

• Talking with someone that you trust;

• Keep your routines as much as possible;

• Engage yourself in some kind of exercises as much as you can;

• Take things one step at a time; and

• Seek professional help if necessary.

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If you were affected by a motor vehicle accident, ICBC will cover for your care, including mental health needs. Contact professionals as soon as possible.

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I am an ICBC approved mental health provider and will work with you to deal with your psychological and emotional distresses. In addition, I will help to handle your billing with ICBC so less stress will be on your side.

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              For more information about ICBC Care and Coverage, please click here.

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