Polytraumatization, defense mechanisms, PTSD and complex PTSD in Indian adolescents: a mediation model.

Paulo Correia Ferrajão Carolina Isabel Batista Ask Elklit

Published in: BMC psychology (2023)

Maladaptive defense mechanisms can disturb the process of self-regulation and emotion regulation capabilities in coping with traumatic experiences, leading to higher PTSD and Complex PTSD symptoms severity.

Keyphrases

social support
posttraumatic stress disorder
depressive symptoms
young adults
spinal cord injury
physical activity