Stressful events may have immediate effects on well-being, and by influencing appraisal
processes, coping methods, life styles, parental behaviours, as well as behavioural and …

There is a great deal of research on the prevalence, correlates, and treatment of PTSD in the
general population. However, we know very little about the manifestation and consequences …

OBJECTIVE: This study examined the frequency and associated distress of potentially
traumatic or harmful experiences occurring within psychiatric settings among persons with …

A high prevalence of childhood abuse has been reported in patients with severe mental
illness. We conducted a cross-sectional study of 102 patients with schizophrenia, bipolar …

A cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) program for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was
developed to address its high prevalence in persons with severe mental illness receiving …

Child abuse and neglect play a causal role in many mental health problems. Knowing
whether users of mental health services were abused or neglected as children could be …

BackgroundThe lifetime prevalence of domestic violence in women is 20–25%. There is
increasing recognition of the increased vulnerability of psychiatric populations to domestic …

Can Trust, there has been an increasing focus on using clearly defined, transparent
processes for rating the quality of evidence and the strength of the overall body of evidence …

BACKGROUND: Exposure to traumatic events is a nonspecific risk factor for psychiatric
symptoms including depression. The trauma–depression link finds support in numerous …

In response to calls for reform from Congress, mental health advocates, and mental health
professionals, the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA), now the Centers for …