Posttraumatic stress disorder and complex posttraumatic stress disorder in UK police officers.

Chris R BrewinJessica K MillerMagdalena SoffiaAlexandra PeartBrendan Burchell

Published in: Psychological medicine (2020)

CPTSD was more common than PTSD in police officers, and the data supported a cumulative burden model of CPTSD. The inclusion in DSM-5 Criterion A of work-related exposure to traumatic materials was validated for the first time. Levels of PTSD and CPTSD mandate enhanced occupational mental health services.

Keyphrases

posttraumatic stress disorder
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