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Comorbodity of PTSD and depression among refugee children during war conflict

Authors :
Thabet, Abdel Aziz Mousa
Abed, Yehia
Vostanis, Panos
Source :
Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. March, 2004, Vol. 45 Issue 3, 533-542
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Prevalence and nature of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depressive symptoms was studied in children exposed to direct and indirect war images. It was found that children living in war zones are at maximum risk of suffering PTSD but the relationships with depression needs to be further investigated.

Subjects

Subjects :
Depression in children -- Evaluation
Psychic trauma in children -- Evaluation
Post-traumatic stress disorder -- Evaluation
Psychology and mental health

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00219630
Volume :
45
Issue :
3
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.121979644

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