Prospective Study of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Depression Following Trauma

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Authors

Arieh Y. Shalev · Hadassah Academic College

Sara Freedman

Abstract

Major depression and PTSD are independent sequelae of traumatic events, have similar prognoses, and interact to increase distress and dysfunction. Both should be targeted by early treatment interventions and by neurobiological research.

Topics & Keywords

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research Migration, Health and Trauma Child Abuse and Trauma

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: American Journal of Psychiatry

Volume 155, Issue 5, pp. 630-637

DOI: 10.1176/ajp.155.5.630

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