01 · Study overview
From physical trauma to psychological and medico-legal interpretation
The study examined 198 patients with pelvic fractures, using the White Bear Suppression Inventory (WBSI) to explore thought-suppression tendencies alongside forensic complications.
198participants
15WBSI items
1–5Likert scale
44.90mean WBSI score
Trauma
→
Pain / fear
→
Suppression
→
Thought rebound
→
Stress
→
Recovery perception
02 · White Bear Effect
Try not to think about the white bear.
The article discusses the paradox of thought suppression: trying to push a distressing thought away may be followed by its recurrence.
Distressing thought present
Observe what happens when suppression is activated.
Thought recurrence
03 · Interactive Brain Network
Explore the neural systems discussed in the paper
Conceptual visualisation of relative neural response.
PFC activity
DMN activity
Amygdala activity
Thought recurrence
1Distressing thought
→
2PFC attempts inhibition
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3Temporary suppression
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4DMN reactivation
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5Thought rebound
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6Emotional response
04 · Clinical Scenario Simulator
Follow a patient journey
This conceptual case explores how psychological responses, clinical experience and patient perception can interact during recovery.
Case 01 · Post-operative recovery
- Age44 years
- ConditionPelvic / hip fracture
- StageRehabilitation
- Main concernFear of disability
“What if I never recover completely?”
Current psychological state
Pain perception
Anxiety
Intrusive thoughts
Suppression
Stage 1 of 4 · Immediate reaction
The unwanted thought repeatedly returns. How does the patient respond?
Choose a response to see a conceptual consequence.
1Trauma
→2Pain
→3Distressing thought
→4Suppression / coping
→5Recovery perception
→6Medico-legal interpretation