Post-trauma Support

Find information and signposting after a bad dive.

HELP AFTER DIVING ACCIDENT/INCIDENT

Information about self-help and sources of support following a dive gone wrong.

SUPPORTING YOUR BUDDY

Ways to help a diver after they have been involved in an adverse event in diving.

WHEN A DIVER DIES

Information about loss and bereavement arising from a fatal diving incident. Links to UK support services.

OTHER FORMS OF LOSS

Various forms of loss: friendships, community, money, physical function or loss of equipment.

POSSIBLE PFO

Explanations for divers who are concerned they may have a PFO and wondering what it means.

NIGHTMARES & DREAMS

Managing recurring dreams and nightmares after a bad experience.

PRE-TRIAL THERAPY

A guide for scuba divers who are seeking therapy where the adverse event has lead to legal proceedings.

TRAUMA-FOCUSED DEBRIEFS

An overview of the practice of structured debriefs to support people involved in adverse diving events.

SAFER DIVING

An option for divers who are keen to improve the safety of their future diving.

RETURN TO DIVING

A few things to consider to support return to diving and avoid possible pitfalls.

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