Changes in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depressive symptoms over the course of prolonged exposure.

Lily A BrownAlissa JerudAnu AsnaaniJulie PetersenYinyin ZangEdna B Foa

Published in: Journal of consulting and clinical psychology (2019)

The relationship between reductions in PTSD and depression during PE is transactional. Regardless of whether PTSD or depression decreases first, reduction in the other symptom cluster is likely to follow. (PsycINFO Database Record

Keyphrases

posttraumatic stress disorder
depressive symptoms
social support
sleep quality
emergency department
physical activity
patient reported