During the last 30 years, there has been a substantial increase in the study of posttraumatic
stress disorder (PTSD). Several high-profile traumatic events, such as the wars in …

Until recently, our understanding of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) relied almost
entirely on studies of war veterans and disaster victims. A handful of epidemiologic studies …

Numerous studies have established the frequent occurrence of posttraumatic stress disorder
(PTSD) among individuals exposed to traumas including wars, disasters, terrorist attacks …

Background: Little is known about the total population prevalence and societal costs of
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD); this report reviews relevant literature on these topics …

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a highly prevalent disorder in both clinical and
community populations. This article reviews current knowledge about PTSD in order to …

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been recognized for centuries, but has been
named and formally characterized only recently. Criteria of PTSD in DSM-IV are a mixture of …

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has a discernible starting point and typical course,
hence the particular appropriateness of longitudinal research in this disorder. This review …

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has become a global health issue, with prevalence
rates ranging from 1.3% to 37.4%. As there is little current data on PTSD in Canada, an …

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) commonly occurs with other psychiatric disorders.
Data from a recent epidemiologic survey indicate that approximately 80% of individuals with …

Epidemiologic studies show that prevalence of trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder
(PTSD) is substantial in modern society. Most people will experience a traumatic event at …