Psychologists raise concerns about the state of PTSD research – are sexual assault survivors being overlooked?

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New research published in the Journal of International Women’s Studies provides evidence that there are significant differences in the manifestation of post-traumatic stress disorder among combat veterans and sexual assault victims. The authors of the new paper argue that more research is needed to specifically examine PTSD among sexual assault victims. Common symptoms of PTSD include recurring memories or dreams of the traumatic event and dissociative reactions also known as “flashbacks.” Researchers Jessica Anzalone and her colleagues were interested in investigating differences in chronic p…

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