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Research Results from Columbia University Irving Medical Center Update Knowledge of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders (Lessons from past wars, terrorist attacks, and wartime hostage experiences regarding risk of subsequent psychiatric illness: A...).

Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2025. P. 762 1 of 2
Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on a study examining the mental health consequences of exposure to war and terrorist-related traumas, particularly highlighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and major depression among both military personnel and civilians. Research from Columbia University Irving Medical Center indicates that individuals directly exposed to traumatic events or who lost loved ones are at the highest risk for these mental disorders, with symptoms often persisting for many years. The study emphasizes the need for ongoing assessment and treatment for PTSD and depression in affected populations, as well as the importance of considering additional factors such as traumatic brain injury and environmental toxins in future research. [Extracted from the article]

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Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2025/11, p762
Document Type:Article
Subject Area:Literature and Writing
Publication Date:2025
ISSN:1543-6616
Accession Number:189163101
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