Facial injuries, particularly those that lead to permanent disfiguring or scarring, can have long-lasting effects on a person’s mental health. We outline some of the causes and psychological consequences of facial trauma, before highlighting some of the key legal considerations related to this issue.

According to the 2020 UK Workplace Stress Survey, 79% of adults working in Britain “commonly experience work-related stress,” a 20% increase in comparison with 2018. In some sectors the percentages are even higher, with 92% of people who work in Local and National Government jobs reporting that they regularly suffer from stress.