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

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 …

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 …

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 …

Introduction As the study of psychological trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
has evolved, it has broadened to include non-traditional stressors or situations that share …

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 …

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 …

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

This chapter summarizes the history of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in
psychological literature and its controversial introduction into the DSM. The authors review …

BackgroundPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is the only psychiatric condition that
requires a specific event to have occurred for its diagnosis. AimsTo gather evidence from the …