Motor Vehicle Accidents, Headaches and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Assessment Findings in a Consecutive Series |
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Authors: | Edward J Hickling Edward B Blanchard Daniel J Silverman Shirley R Schwarz |
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Institution: | Capital Psychological Associates, Albany, NY 12208. |
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Abstract: | Results of 20 consecutive cases referred for post-traumatic headache (PT-HA) to a psychological practice were assessed for both psychiatric and neurological diagnoses. Nineteen of the 20 cases (95%) had a diagnosable psychiatric disorder, with 15 presenting with a post-traumatic stress disorder. Prior headache history was reported for only 25% of the referred patients, while a prior psychiatric disorder was found for 7 (35%) of the cases. Findings suggest that consideration of a psychiatric disorder should be made for PT-HA patients. |
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Keywords: | Post-traumatic headaches Post-traumatic stressdisorder |
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