Type:	Journal Article
Title:	A follow-up study of posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression in Australian victims of domestic violence
Other Titles:	Violence and victims
Authors:	Mohr, Philip B Mertin, Peter
Keywords:	Mental health;Policy
Year:	2001
Publisher:	Springer Publishing
Citation:	16 (6), December 2001
Notes:	Reports on a 12-month follow-up of a group of women who had previously been assessed for the presence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and levels of anxiety, and depression when residing in a refuge. They found a significant reduction in the incidence of PTSD though many still exhibited a range of post-trauma symptoms. Levels of anxiety and depression also decreased significantly over this period. Prerequisites for recovery were listed as a sense of safety and the presence of social support. They conclude that a better knowledge of outcome, combined with an understanding of the factors that promote or impede recovery, should assist in formulating policy.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/13092
ISSN:	0886-6708
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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