Transcript PSYCH PTSD (Steven & Brandon)

August 24, 1992
Neuromaturational Factors:
• Noradrenaline
• Amygdala
• Hippocampus
• Medial Prefrontal Cortex
Stressors:
• War
• Rape
• Traumatic Life experience
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Pynoos et al., 1987
Pynoos & Goenjin, 1992
Jenkins & Valiente, 1994
Constitutional
(Biological)
Vulnerability
Inherited Factors:
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Pre-existing depression
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Pre-existing anxiety disorder
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Family history of anxiety
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Family history of neuroticism
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Halligan, S, Yehuda, R, 2000
Cornelis, M, et. al. 2010
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Grinage, 2003
Psychiatric
Outcome
(Post-Traumatic
Stress Disorder)
Walker-Tessner
Model
Cognitive Factors:
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Mental defeat
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Mental confusion
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Appraisal of emotions
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Appraisal of symptoms
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Perceived negative responses of others
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Permanent change
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Dunmore, E, Clark, D.M., & Ehlers, A, 1999