FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY

Nine months after the Jeju Air crash in Muan that killed 179 people, a new study turns attention to the mental health of the forensic investigators who worked on the scene. These workers spent weeks identifying bodies and collecting evidence in the wreckage. Experts have long warned that jobs like t

Forensic psychologists often deal with tough cases. They hear about violent crimes and see disturbing images. This can affect their mental health. It's called vicarious trauma. It happens when someone is indirectly exposed to trauma. A study looked at this issue. It surveyed 82 forensic psychologis