Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders

Adolescent Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms Differ Between Sexes

Publish Date September 28, 2018

This initial evidence points toward sex differences among adolescents experiencing PTSD symptoms, both in network connectivity and symptom centrality.

Anxiety

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy May Alter Suicidal Ideation in Anxiety Disorders

Psychiatry Advisor Contributing Writer

Publish Date September 14, 2018

Cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety-related disorders was associated with improvements in suicide ideation rather than exacerbation.

PTSD trauma and stressor-related

World Trade Center PTSD May Up Risk for Stroke, MI in Clean-Up Crew

Publish Date July 30, 2018

World Trade Center-related PTSD is a risk factor for myocardial infarction and stroke among workers involved in cleaning up the debris.

PTSD trauma and stressor-related

Predicting Suicide Ideation in US Soldiers Based on PTSD Trajectory

Abigail Nover

Publish Date July 27, 2018

Based on their findings, researchers noted the importance of follow-up assessment of suicide risk, even among soldiers with low PTSD symptoms at homecoming.

PTSD trauma and stressor-related

Identifying Predictive Factors for Psychotropic Use in Youths With PTSD

Emily Pond

Publish Date July 23, 2018

These data suggest that psychotherapy is underutilized as treatment in youths with PTSD, and that much of this population does not receive any form of care.

PTSD trauma and stressor-related

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms Reduced With Virtual Reality Therapy

Psychiatry Advisor Contributing Writer

Publish Date July 18, 2018

Results from this study show that virtual reality exposure therapy improved posttraumatic stress disorders symptoms, had no adverse events, and maintained improvements for 6 months post treatment.

PTSD trauma and stressor-related

ICD-11 Proposed Criteria Identifies Fewer Cases of PTSD

L.G. Berry

Publish Date June 4, 2018

The results demonstrated that the proposed revision was less likely to identify patients with mild to moderate post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms who might still require treatment.