Posttraumatic stress disorder and traumatic stress: from bench to bedside, from war to disaster

Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2010 Oct:1208:72-81. doi: 10.1111/j.1749-6632.2010.05721.x.

Abstract

War is a tragic event and its mental health consequences can be profound. Recent studies indicate substantial rates of posttraumatic stress disorder and other behavioral alterations because of war exposure. Understanding the psychological, behavioral, and neurobiological mechanism of mental health and behavioral changes related to war exposure is critical to helping those in need of care. Substantial work to encourage bench to bedside to community knowledge and communication is a core component of addressing this world health need.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Afghan Campaign 2001-
  • Aggression / psychology
  • Amygdala / physiopathology
  • Animals
  • Annexin A2 / genetics
  • Disasters
  • Fear / physiology
  • Fear / psychology
  • Gene Expression
  • Humans
  • Iraq War, 2003-2011
  • Military Personnel / psychology
  • Mortuary Practice
  • S100 Proteins / genetics
  • Serotonin 5-HT2 Receptor Antagonists
  • Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / etiology*
  • Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / physiopathology
  • Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / psychology
  • Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / therapy
  • Stress, Psychological
  • Substance-Related Disorders / complications
  • Substance-Related Disorders / psychology
  • Suicide / psychology
  • Suicide Prevention
  • United States
  • Violence / psychology
  • Warfare*

Substances

  • Annexin A2
  • S100 Proteins
  • S100 calcium binding protein A10
  • Serotonin 5-HT2 Receptor Antagonists