BackgroundNumerous studies describe the occurrence of post-traumatic stress disorder
following disasters, but less is known about the risk of major depression. AimsTo review the …

BackgroundAlthough post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been a focus of attention in
1990/1991 Gulf War veterans, the excess risk of depression has not been clearly identified …

BackgroundNatural disasters are increasing in frequency and severity. They cause
widespread hardship and are associated with detrimental effects on mental health. AimsOur …

Background Terrorist attacks are traumatic events that may result in a wide range of
psychological disorders for people exposed. This review aimed to systematically assess the …

Background Epidemiological surveys on depression and posttraumatic stress disorder
(PTSD) among civilian war survivors in war-afflicted regions have produced heterogeneous …

Objective: Major depressive episode (MDE) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have
been shown to be the most common mental disorders following traumatic war experiences …

Objective. We investigated relations between deployment and new-onset depression among
US service members recently deployed to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Methods. We …

Background With the rise of fragility, conflict and violence (FCV), understanding the
prevalence and risk factors associated with mental disorders is beneficial to direct aid to …

Introduction: Medical responders are at-risk of experiencing a wide range of negative
psychological health conditions following a disaster. Aim: Published literature was reviewed …

BackgroundIt is unclear which potentially modifiable risk factors best predict post-trauma
psychiatric disorders. We aimed to identify pre-trauma risk factors for post-traumatic stress …