Examining the Relationship Between Trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Psychosis in Patients in a UK Secondary Care Service.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Traumatic experiences and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are common in schizophrenia. However, few studies screening for PTSD have established the temporality of PTSD-related traumatic events to psychosis onset. Furthermore, it is unclear how many patients attribute a trauma-based contribution to their psychosis or would find trauma-focused therapy acceptable. We examine the prevalence and timing of trauma in psychosis, as well as patient views on the relationship between their trauma experiences and mental health difficulties, and on receiving trauma-focused therapy.

Methods

Sixty-eight patients with an at-risk mental state (ARMS) or psychotic disorder in a UK secondary-care setting completed self-report measures of trauma and PTSD, and undertook research i

SUBMITTER: Martin D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10245461 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature