Citation

Yarvis JS, Bordnick PS, Spivey CA, Pedlar D. Stress Trauma Crisis 2005; 8(2-3): 195-213.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/15434610590956949

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with depression, alcohol use disorders and physical health problems. Subthreshold posttraumatic syndromes may contribute to these problems. Participants were previously deployed male peacekeepers who completed a battery of questionnaires, including measures of PTSD symptoms, depression, alcohol use, and physical health. Statistically significant differences were found 1) between groups with full and no PTSD on depressive symptoms, alcohol use disorders, and physical health problems, and 2) between subthreshold and no PTSD groups on depression and physical health problems. Results suggest subthreshold PTSD represents a distinct construct warranting further investigation.