Duncan Wallace1, Andrew S Moss2, Samantha Hodges3. 1. Psychiatrist, Australian Defence Force Centre for Mental Health, HMAS Penguin, Liverpool, NSW, and; Conjoint Senior Lecturer, School of Psychiatry, University of NSW, Sydney, NSW, Australia. 2. Psychologist, Australian Defence Force Centre for Mental Health, HMAS Penguin, Liverpool, NSW, Australia. 3. Clinical Psychologist, Defence Force School of Intelligence, Mosman, NSW, Australia.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To assist healthcare professionals in their management of military personnel and veterans by providing information on the importance of sub-syndromal PTSD. CONCLUSION: Sub-syndromal PTSD occurs when persons experience many of the symptoms of PTSD, with some impairment, but do not meet full diagnostic criteria. Found to be associated with a range of mental health conditions including alcohol abuse, higher rates of suicidal ideas and delayed-onset PTSD, it should be seen as 'symptoms that are predictive of later disorder'. Patients with this condition need accurate assessment, trauma-focused therapy and follow-up to address the symptoms and, potentially, prevent development of PTSD.
OBJECTIVE: To assist healthcare professionals in their management of military personnel and veterans by providing information on the importance of sub-syndromal PTSD. CONCLUSION: Sub-syndromal PTSD occurs when persons experience many of the symptoms of PTSD, with some impairment, but do not meet full diagnostic criteria. Found to be associated with a range of mental health conditions including alcohol abuse, higher rates of suicidal ideas and delayed-onset PTSD, it should be seen as 'symptoms that are predictive of later disorder'. Patients with this condition need accurate assessment, trauma-focused therapy and follow-up to address the symptoms and, potentially, prevent development of PTSD.
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Keywords:
military and veteran; sub-syndromal PTSD; sub-threshold PTSD
Authors: Ian C Fischer; Melanie E Bennett; Robert H Pietrzak; Brian C Kok; Daniel J O Roche Journal: J Psychiatr Res Date: 2022-08-04 Impact factor: 5.250