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Physical and Mental Comorbidity, Disability, and Suicidal Behavior Associated With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in a Large Community Sample

Psychosomatic Medicine · 2007 · Vol. 69(3) · pp. 242–248

Jitender Sareen✉(University of Manitoba)Brian J. CoxMurray B. SteinTracie O. AfifiClaire FleetGordon J. G. Asmundson

Abstract

PTSD was uniquely associated with several physical disorders, disability, and suicidal behavior. Increased early recognition and treatment of PTSD are warranted.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout Migration, Health and TraumaComorbidityPsychiatryMental healthNational Comorbidity SurveyDepression (economics)Prevalence of mental disordersMedicineQuality of life (healthcare)Clinical psychologyPopulation

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AdolescentAdultAge FactorsAgedAged, 80 and overMental DisordersCanadaCardiovascular DiseasesChronic DiseaseFemaleGastrointestinal DiseasesDisabled PersonsPersons with DisabilitiesHealth SurveysHumans

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Short screening scales to monitor population prevalences and trends in non-specific psychological distress