Recognizing Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms in Individuals With Psychotic Disorders |
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| Authors: | Matthew R. Putts |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Addictions and Rehabilitation Studies, East Carolina University. |
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| Abstract: | The majority of individuals diagnosed with a psychotic episode also meet symptom criteria for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD; Mueser, Lu, Rosenberg, & Wolfe, 2010 ). Unfortunately, trauma from both previous life events and the experiences of a psychotic episode as well as PTSD symptoms are rarely recognized in this population. Steps to assessing trauma history and PTSD symptoms and initiating treatment in a client diagnosed with a psychotic disorder are highlighted. |
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| Keywords: | posttraumatic stress disorder trauma psychosis schizophrenia abuse |
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