Post‐traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is arguably the most common psychiatric disorder to
arise after exposure to a traumatic event. Since its formal introduction in the DSM‐III in 1980 …

A review of 2,647 studies of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) yielded 476 potential
candidates for a meta-analysis of predictors of PTSD or of its symptoms. From these, 68 …

We investigate the relationship between violence and economic risk preferences in
Afghanistan combining:(i) a two-part experimental procedure identifying risk preferences …

Background The current combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan have involved US
military personnel in major ground combat and hazardous security duty. Studies are needed …

How do people cope with stressful experiences? What makes a coping strategy effective for
a particular individual? This volume comprehensively examines the nature of psychosocial …

After reviewing the relevant treatment literature, the authors detail how to assess and treat
PTSD using a cognitive-behavioral approach. Co mplete instructions are given for planning …

The aim of the present study was to provide a critical review of prevalence estimates of
combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among military personnel and …

Background: Even though there is an extensive body of literature on posttraumatic stress
disorder (PTSD) in individuals who have experienced armed conflict, there are still many …

Interviews were conducted with a nationally representative sample of 1,200 male Vietnam
veterans and the spouses or coresident partners of 376 of these veterans. The veteran …

Common sequelae following a traumatic event include chronic pain and posttraumatic stress
disorder (PTSD). Over the last decade, the literature relating to PTSD has become …