TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1995//
TI  - Oscillating between denial and recognition of PTSD: why are lessons learned and forgotten?
JO  - Journal of Traumatic Stress
A1  - Solomon, Z.
SP  - 271
EP  - 282
VL  - 8
IS  - 2
N2  - Consistent observations suggest that denial of PTSD and blaming of its victims are not isolated omissions or distortions but a pattern that spans over time, crosses national and cultural boundaries, and defies accumulated knowledge. This article traces the origins of these attitudes and offers three explanations: (a) mental health professionals are unable to transcend prevailing cultural and social norms; (b) they are "blinded" by professional theories; and (c) denial may stem from a fundamental human difficulty in comprehending and acknowledging our own vulnerability.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0894-9867
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -