Disentangling the link between posttraumatic stress disorder and violent behavior: Findings from a nationally representative sample.

Shannon M BlakeyHolly LoveLisa LindquistJean C BeckhamEric B Elbogen
Published in: Journal of consulting and clinical psychology (2017)
Results suggest that although PTSD is related to violent behavior, specific sequelae of trauma (specifically, increased anger and self-medicating with alcohol) are more critical than diagnosis per se in predicting violent behavior in the general population. Clinical implications and future research directions are discussed. (PsycINFO Database Record