Post-traumatic stress disorder is common after conflict

Re-experiencing trauma, sleep impairment, irritability, and reduced concentration are all features of post-traumatic stress disorder. Gabriel and Neal (p 340) describe four cases in military personnel; all four had to leave their posts as a result. Yet, the authors say, about half the people who experience traumatic events and have a diagnosable psychiatric injury do not seek medical help.


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Lesson of the week: Post-traumatic stress disorder following military combat or peace keeping
Roger Gabriel and Leigh A Neal
BMJ 2002 324: 340-341. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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