Psychiatry Res June 2017 PMID 28285248

PTSD's risky behavior criterion: Relation with DSM-5 PTSD symptom clusters and psychopathology.

Ateka A Contractor, Nicole H Weiss, Paula Dranger, Camilo Ruggero, Cherie Armour

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The discussions reflect a strong interest in how the inclusion of risky behaviors in PTSD criteria can deepen understanding of trauma responses, with comments highlighting the study's potential to inform targeted treatments. The tone is analytical yet optimistic, using phrases like 'significant insight' and 'could change how we approach PTSD,' which suggests considered engagement and recognition of the article's meaningful contributions.

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Most discussions acknowledge the importance of including reckless and self-destructive behaviors in understanding PTSD, aligning generally with the article's findings.

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Social discussions demonstrate high curiosity about how risky behaviors relate to PTSD severity and other mental health issues.

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Participants reference specific aspects of the study, such as the correlation between E2 and depression or anger, showing moderate depth of engagement.

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The discussions emphasize that recognizing risky behaviors could improve diagnosis and treatment, indicating a perceived moderate influence on clinical practices.

Abstract in brief

The study examines the new PTSD symptom criterion (reckless and self-destructive behaviors, E2) added in DSM-5, exploring its relationship with other PTSD symptoms and related mental health issues.
Findings show that trauma survivors who endorse the E2 criterion experience more severe PTSD, depression, rumination, and anger, but have lower distress tolerance, highlighting the significance of risky behaviors in posttraumatic distress.
The results suggest that recognizing reckless and self-destructive behaviors can help identify individuals with greater psychological difficulties and can inform targeted treatment strategies.]

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