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Etiology of depression comorbidity in combat-related PTSD: a review of the literature

Stander, Valerie A., Thomsen, Cynthia J., Highfill-McRoy, Robyn M.·2014·Clinical Psychology Review

Abstract

Posttraumatic stress disorder is often diagnosed with other mental health problems, particularly depression. Although PTSD comorbidity has been associated with more severe and chronic symptomology, relationships among commonly co-occurring disorders are not well understood. The purpose of this study was to review the literature regarding the development of depression comorbid with combat-related PTSD among military personnel. We summarize results of commonly tested hypotheses about the etiology of PTSD and depression comorbidity, including (1) causal hypotheses, (2) common factor hypotheses, and (3) potential confounds. Evidence suggests that PTSD may be a causal risk factor for subsequent depression; however, associations are likely complex, involving bidirectional causality, common risk factors, and common vulnerabilities. The unique nature of PTSD-depression comorbidity in the context of military deployment and combat exposure is emphasized. Implications of our results for clinical practice and future research are discussed.

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Authors
Stander, V. A., Thomsen, C. J., & Highfill-McRoy, R. M.
Affiliations
Naval Health Research Center (US)
Corresponding author
Stander, Valerie A.
Venue
Clinical Psychology Review
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2014-03
Volume
34
Issue
2
Pages
87-98
ISSN
0272-7358 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2015000636
Cited by
271
References
135
Citations by year
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FWCI
1.96
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Clinical Psychology Review (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Migration, Health and Trauma
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Traumatic Brain Injury Research
Keywords
post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, comorbidities, combat exposure, military personnel, etiology, bidirectional causality, shared risk factors, military deployment
MeSH terms
Combat Disorders, Depressive Disorder, Humans, Military Personnel, Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, Veterans

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