objective: several studies have shown that following disasters, major depressive disorder is the most common psychiatric disorder that occurs with posttraumatic stress disorder (ptsd). comorbidity of anxiety symptoms have also been shown. the objective of this study was to show the comorbidity of depressive and anxiety symptoms in adolescent survivors of bam earthquake. method: in a case–contro...

objective: reports of the prevalence of ptsd has been variable between 28-70% after the earthquake disaster in the city of bam, among children. several studies in adults have shown a high comorbidity of anxiety disorders as well. in this study we evaluated the frequency of ptsd and anxiety symptoms among adolescents in the period of 7-9 months after a large scale disaster (bam earthquake). meth...

the growing trend of disasters in world and iran, expanded range of different psychological consequences of disasters and according to them parallel physical consequences. post-traumatic stress disorder may be considered the most common psychological consequences of disasters. in the absence of prevention and treatment, it can affect a person's quality of life and normal functioning of the...

Exposure to multiple traumatic events, particularly in childhood, has been shown to result in more complex symptoms than those seen after exposure to a single traumatic event. In case of overlooking the link between trauma and psychopathology, patients with multiple traumatic experiences receive a variety of different diagnoses that are unable to completely cover the clinical picture. Misdiagno...

The sociopolitical and historical contexts in which trauma takes place can have a major influence on the expression of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), with or without psychotic features. This article shows that mental health professionals should understand the relationship between contextual factors, trauma and psychosis, particularly in immigrants and asylum seekers who have experienced...

Introduction Post-traumatic stress disorder is common and the risk of developing it after a trauma high. Its global management long complex. The general practitioner, as primary care provider, has fundamental role in detecting it. They may have to take these patients both physically psychologically, find themselves at loss when faced with repercussions such Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)...

Abst rac t Women are at significantly higher risk for developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than men, resulting in increased psychosocial burden and healthcare related costs. Recent research has shown complex interactions between the impact of traumatic experiences, and the reproductive lifecycle in women. For example, women suffering from premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) who a...

Background: Overwhelming life experiences can trigger stress disorders including acute stress disorder (ASD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The objective of this study was to investigate the frequency of and predictive factors for ASD and PTSD in snakebite victims. Methods: In this study, snakebite victims who were admitted to Mashhad Medical Toxicology Centre, Imam Reza Hospital, I...

post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd) is an increasingly recognized and theoretically preventable condition. in fact ptsd is a mental disorder that can develop after a person is exposed to a traumatic event or threats, such as war and traffic crashes. symptoms may include distressing thoughts and increased arousal. these signs last for more than one month after the event. people with ptsd are a...