An overview of posttraumatic stress disorder in African Americans

Tanya N. Alim, Dennis S. Charney, Thomas A. Mellman

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Abstract

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.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)801-813
Number of pages13
JournalJournal of Clinical Psychology
Volume62
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2006

Keywords

  • African Americans
  • Posttraumatic stress disorder
  • Prevalence
  • Trauma exposure

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