Adverse and benevolent childhood experiences in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex PTSD (CPTSD): implications for trauma-focused therapies.

Thanos Karatzias Mark ShevlinClaire FyvieGraeme GrandisonMaria GaroziEmma LathamMichael SinclairGrace Wing Ka HoGrainne McAneeJulian D FordPhilip Hyland

Published in: European journal of psychotraumatology (2020)

Benevolent and traumatic experiences seem to form unique associations with PTSD and CPTSD symptoms. Future research is needed to explore how benevolent experiences can be integrated within existing psychological interventions to maximise recovery from traumatic stress.

Keyphrases

posttraumatic stress disorder
spinal cord injury
mental health
physical activity
social support
depressive symptoms
young adults
early life
adverse drug
patient reported