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. 2021 Apr 1;7(3):e74.
doi: 10.1192/bjo.2021.25.

Examining the development of PTSD symptoms in individuals who witness acute stress reaction on the battlefield

Judith Harbertson  1 , Lauretta Ziajko  2 , Jessica Watrous  3
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Examining the development of PTSD symptoms in individuals who witness acute stress reaction on the battlefield

Judith Harbertson et al. BJPsych Open. .

Abstract

Adler et al describe an innovative perspective on battlefield posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in response to an acute stress reaction (ASR), tracking not the individual experiencing ASR, but rather the service members who witness another team member experiencing an ASR. PTSD symptoms, reactions, observations and responses in the witness are assessed.

Keywords: Acute stress disorder; combat disorders; deployment; military personnel; post-traumatic stress disorder.

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Conflict of interest statement

L.Z. is a military service member or employee of the USA Government. This work was prepared as part of official duties. Title 17, U.S.C. §105 provides that copyright protection under this title is not available for any work of the USA Government. Title 17, U.S.C. §101 defines a USA Government work as work prepared by a military service member or employee of the USA Government as part of that person's official duties. The views expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Navy, Department of Defense or the USA Government.

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  • doi: 10.1192/bjo.2020.81

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