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An overview of posttraumatic stress disorder in African Americans

✍ Scribed by Tanya N. Alim; Dennis S. Charney; Thomas A. Mellman

Publisher
John Wiley and Sons
Year
2006
Tongue
English
Weight
112 KB
Volume
62
Category
Article
ISSN
0021-9762

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✦ Synopsis

While several studies have found high rates of trauma exposure there is limited information on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and its relationship to depression in the African American population. The prevalence and/or expression of psychiatric disorders can differ between racial/ ethnic groups. The authors review literature addressing trauma exposure, prevalence, and expression of PTSD in the African American population. Risk factors that may be of specific significance to the development of PTSD in African Americans are also reviewed. Additionally, treatment issues and potential directions for future research of PTSD in the African American population are discussed.

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