Traumatic brain injury and PTSD symptoms as a consequence of intimate partner violence

To effectively diagnose and treat women who have experienced intimate partner violence (IPV), it is important to identify the full range of physical and mental health consequences, including hidden wounds such as traumatic brain injury (TBI) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We aimed to identify the occurrence of IPV-related TBI and associated PTSD symptoms among women veterans who experienced IPV.
Source: Comprehensive Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Source Type: research