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March 1, 2010
Vol. XXVII, No. 9
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Psychiatric Disorders Common After Traumatic Injuries |
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A significant range of psychiatric disorders appears to occur after traumatic injuries, according to findings from a prospective cohort study. At 1 year after injury, 31% of patients reported a psychiatric disorder, and 22% developed a psychiatric disorder that they had never experienced before. The most common new psychiatric disorders were:
• Depression: 9%.
• Generalized anxiety disorder: 9%.
• PTSD: 6%.
• Agoraphobia: 6%.
The authors note that the identification and treatment of psychiatric disorders are important for optimal adaptation after traumatic injuries.
Source: American Journal of Psychiatry, January 4, 2010 (online).
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