ISSN:
1573-6598
Keywords:
chronic PTSD
;
course of PTSD
;
predictors
;
comorbid PTSD
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Psychology
Notes:
Abstract The purpose of this study was to examine the course of comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in 54 patients with another anxiety disorder. Using a prospective longitudinal design, the present study found that during the first 5 years of follow-up the probability of full remission from a chronic episode of PTSD was .18. Findings from this and other research confirm clinical impressions that a substantial number of people never fully remit from their PTSD even after many years. Variables associated with a longer time to remit from an episode of chronic PTSD were a history of alcohol abuse and a history of childhood trauma.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1024746316245
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