TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2016//
TI  - Underdiagnosing posttraumatic stress disorder in a state hospital
JO  - Journal of forensic psychology practice
A1  - Alexander, Apryl A.
A1  - Welsh, Elena
A1  - Glassmire, David M.
SP  - 448
EP  - 459
VL  - 16
IS  - 5
N2  - Prior research has found that individuals with serious mental illness (SMI), such as severe mood disorders and psychotic disorders, tend to have higher rates of trauma. The purpose of the present study was to assess the prevalence rates of diagnosed posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among a sample of forensic psychiatric patients. It was hypothesized that true rates of PTSD may be underrepresented due to the primary focus of treatment in this setting being the treatment of SMI. Recommendations are provided for increasing diagnostic accuracy and improving trauma-informed care.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1522-8932
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15228932.2016.1234142
ID  - ref1
ER  -