OBJECTIVE: This study was undertaken to increase understanding of environmental risk
factors for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depressive disorder (MDD) within …

Background: This study explored the relationships between childhood maltreatment (sexual,
physical, and emotional abuse, as well as neglect), adult depression, and perceived social …

Issues of culture, context, community, and• spirituality play important roles in survivors' lives
and need to be taken into account. Services should be culturally sensitive and relevant, as …

PURPOSE. This paper examines the experience of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in
a female veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, including the barriers to treatment she …

Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common with an estimated prevalence
of 8% in the general population and up to 17% in primary care patients. Yet, little is known …

Aim Although irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) prevalence ranges between 10 and 20% in the
general population, it appears to be considerably undiagnosed with only 25–50% of patients …

A previous study found improvements in verbal declarative memory in patients with
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) following one year of open-label paroxetine treatment …

Chronic pain requires comprehensive care. While interdisciplinary approaches are
recommended, the role of psychiatrists is often misunderstood. Psychiatrists should be …

Background: Epidemiological studies have consistently reported rates of posttraumatic
stress disorder (PTSD) in women that are twice that of men. In men and women, PTSD has …

Objectives: To develop and assess a housestaff curriculum on opioid and other substance
abuse among patients with chronic noncancer pain (CNCP). Methods: The two-hour, case …