Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation for Comorbid Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 299-305 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ian A. Cook ◽  
Michelle Abrams ◽  
Andrew F. Leuchter
Keyword(s):  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Major Depressive Disorder ◽  
Depressive Disorder ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Trigeminal Nerve ◽  
Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Major Depressive ◽  
Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation

scholarly journals Hemicrania Continua Headache in a Veteran with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder without Traumatic Brain Injury

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Brandon A. Kohrt ◽  
Erica Duncan
Keyword(s):  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Major Depressive Disorder ◽  
Depressive Disorder ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Psychiatric Symptoms ◽  
Hemicrania Continua ◽  
Major Depressive ◽  
High Flow Oxygen ◽  
Psychopharmacological Intervention

Hemicrania continua is a headache characterized by chronic unremitting unilateral pain associated with ipsilateral autonomic findings. This type of headache responds to high-flow oxygen and indomethacin. This case report describes a male veteran with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depressive disorder who suffers from comorbid hemicrania continua. The psychiatric symptoms were recalcitrant to psychopharmacological intervention. However, when the patient's hemicrania continua was treated appropriately, the patient's psychiatric symptoms also abated. This case demonstrates the need to address physical comorbidities that may exacerbate psychiatric disorders, such as PTSD.

scholarly journals Posttraumatic stress disorder: a serious post-earthquake complication

2017 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 135-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mudassir Farooqui ◽  
Syed A. Quadri ◽  
Sajid S. Suriya ◽  
Muhammad Adnan Khan ◽  
Muhammad Ovais ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Major Depressive Disorder ◽  
Depressive Disorder ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Major Depressive ◽  
Compulsive Disorder

Abstract Objectives Earthquakes are unpredictable and devastating natural disasters. They can cause massive destruction and loss of life and survivors may suffer psychological symptoms of severe intensity. Our goal in this article is to review studies published in the last 20 years to compile what is known about posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) occurring after earthquakes. The review also describes other psychiatric complications that can be associated with earthquakes, to provide readers with better overall understanding, and discusses several sociodemographic factors that can be associated with post-earthquake PTSD Method A search for literature was conducted on major databases such as MEDLINE, PubMed, EMBASE, and PsycINFO and in neurology and psychiatry journals, and many other medical journals. Terms used for electronic searches included, but were not limited to, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), posttraumatic symptoms, anxiety, depression, major depressive disorder, earthquake, and natural disaster. The relevant information was then utilized to determine the relationships between earthquakes and posttraumatic stress symptoms. Results It was found that PTSD is the most commonly occurring mental health condition among earthquake survivors. Major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, social phobia, and specific phobias were also listed. Conclusion The PTSD prevalence rate varied widely. It was dependent on multiple risk factors in target populations and also on the interval of time that had elapsed between the exposure to the deadly incident and measurement. Females seemed to be the most widely-affected group, while elderly people and young children exhibit considerable psychosocial impact.

Examining the latent structure mechanisms for comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder

2018 ◽  
Vol 229 ◽  
pp. 477-482 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margo C. Hurlocker ◽  
Desirae N. Vidaurri ◽  
Lisa-Ann J. Cuccurullo ◽  
Kelly Maieritsch ◽  
C. Laurel Franklin
Keyword(s):  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Major Depressive Disorder ◽  
Depressive Disorder ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Latent Structure ◽  
Major Depressive
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