Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder characterized by the
development of intrusive symptoms, avoidance of trauma-related cues, negative alterations …

Terrorist attacks require our health care system to prepare for the unspeakable. The primary
goal of terrorism is to erode the security of a nation, to disrupt the continuity of society, and to …

PTSD is characterized by the persistence of intense reactions to reminders of a traumatic
event, altered mood, a sense of imminent threat, disturbed sleep, and hypervigilance …

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

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) occurs in an estimated 8% of men and 20% of women
who are exposed to traumatic events. PTSD is a trauma-and stress-related disorder …

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PSTD), classified as an anxiety disorder, has become
increasingly important because of wars overseas, natural disasters, and domestic violence …

Although the hallmark symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are clear, this
disorder is not always properly diagnosed. Reasons for misdiagnosis include a high rate of …

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

SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS, TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI), and posttraumatic
stress disorder (PTSD) are common in military and civilian populations, and often occur …

P osttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common and debilitating condition that develops
in certain individuals after exposure to traumatic events, with a lifetime prevalence of 6.4% in …