The Trauma Center at Landspítali provides psychological support and assistance in processing recent severe traumatic events for individuals seeking help at the emergency department in Fossvogur.

Trauma intervention is a short-term approach focusing on prevention and assessing the need for further follow-up care.

• Trauma center staff evaluate mental and physical responses following a traumatic event.

• Assistance is provided for trauma processing.

• Education is offered on common and normal stress reactions after trauma.

• Efforts are made to strengthen coping strategies and support systems.

• Risk factors for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are assessed, and specialized services are recommended if needed.

• Legal obligations regarding mandatory reporting to child protection authorities are followed.

Objective of the Trauma Center at Landspítali

Ensuring the well-being of individuals seeking support, including:

• Recent traumatic events where life or physical integrity is threatened.

• Victims of physical assault, domestic violence, and severe accidents.

• Witnesses of particularly severe traumatic events, such as encountering a suicide.

Referrals

The Trauma Center at Landspítali accepts requests and referrals from:

• Other departments within Landspítali.

• External professionals, as capacity allows.

For Professionals – Activation of the Trauma Team in Emergencies

The Landspítali Trauma Team is activated only during major emergencies, either by request of the Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management of the National Commissioner of Police, or according to the Landspítali emergency response plan.