Sleep problems and physical pain as moderators of the relationship between PTSD symptoms and aggression in returning veterans.

Adam D LaMotteCasey T TaftRobin P WeatherillMelynda D CasementSuzannah K CreechWilliam P MilbergCatherine B FortierRegina E McGlinchey

Published in: Psychological trauma : theory, research, practice and policy (2016)

Findings suggest that sleep problems and physical pain strengthen the relationship between veterans' PTSD symptoms and physical aggression toward others. Although further replication and elucidation is needed, these factors may disinhibit aggression among those at higher risk due to their PTSD symptoms. (PsycINFO Database Record

Keyphrases

mental health
physical activity
sleep quality
chronic pain
posttraumatic stress disorder
social support
pain management
neuropathic pain
spinal cord injury
spinal cord
postoperative pain