Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: The Relationship Between the Fear Response and Chronic Stress
Lisa Y Maeng, Mohammed R Milad First Published June 27, 2017 Review Article https://doi.org/10.1177/2470547017713297 Abstract Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disabling psychiatric condition that can develop following a physical, psychological, or sexual trauma. Despite the growing body of literature examining the psychological and biological factors involved in PTSD psychopathology, specific biomarkers that may improve diagnosis and treatment of PTSD have yet to be identified and validated. This challenge may be attributed to the diverse array of symptoms that…