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Prior trauma‐related experiences predict the development of posttraumatic stress disorder after a new traumatic event

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Many reports have documented the relationship between previous traumatic experiences, including childhood trauma, and the development of later life psychopathology, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Identification of individuals at greatest… Click to show full abstract

Many reports have documented the relationship between previous traumatic experiences, including childhood trauma, and the development of later life psychopathology, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Identification of individuals at greatest risk for the development of PTSD could lead to preventative interventions. The present study examined the developmental course of PTSD after trauma exposure, using histories of previous traumatic experiences and the severity of the reaction to the trauma as predictors.

Keywords: prior trauma; posttraumatic stress; development; stress disorder

Journal Title: Depression and Anxiety
Year Published: 2020

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