During the last 30 years, there has been a substantial increase in the study of posttraumatic
stress disorder (PTSD). Several high-profile traumatic events, such as the wars in …

This article is part of a Special Issue “SBN 2014”. Women are more vulnerable to stress-and
fear-based disorders, such as anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. Despite the …

Le personnel de sécurité publique canadien (p. ex. les travailleurs des services
correctionnels, les répartiteurs, les ambulanciers et les policiers) sont régulièrement …

Objective: This study examined the prevalence and correlates of precollege, college-onset,
and repeat sexual assault (SA) within a representative student sample. Participants: A …

Over the past two decades, substantial knowledge has been attained about the mechanisms
underlying the acquisition and subsequent extinction of conditioned fear. Knowledge gained …

Firefighters experience high rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is imperative to
identify malleable factors that protect against the development of PTSD symptoms among …

Objective: This study examined the prevalence and correlates of probable posttraumatic
stress disorder (PTSD) in freshman entering college and prospective associations of …

Learning that certain cues or environments predict threat enhances survival by promoting
appropriate fear and the resulting defensive responses. Adapting to changing stimulus …

This leading practitioner's guide, now thoroughly updated, examines the nature of
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and provides a complete framework for planning and …

Objectives Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common psychological maladjustment
to undergoing a traumatic event. Our aim was to measure the prevalence of PTSD among …