Increased prevalence of depression, PTSD and medical conditions among military personnel who experience trauma [medicalxpress.com]
Service members who experience trauma, including sexual trauma, during their service are at increased risk of major depressive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and chronic medical conditions, according to new research presented today at the Annual Meeting of the American Psychiatric Association here. Adverse childhood experiences also increased risk of PTSD among female service members. PTSD and depression are common psychiatric disorders in military service members . Female...