Effects Of Early Albuterol (salbutamol) Administration On The Development Of Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms
beta(2)-adrenergic receptor agonist; disorder; motor; Pharmacologic intervention; Psychiatry; vehicle accident
The present study examined whether the use of albuterol within hours of a motor vehicle accident (MVA) impacted subsequent posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS). Participants receiving albuterol had less severe overall PTSS and hyperarousal symptoms at 6 weeks and less severe reexperiencing symptoms at 1 year post-MVA than those who did not receive albuterol. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.
Kobayashi I; Sledjeski E; Fallon W; Spoonster E; Riccio D; Delahanty D
Psychiatry Research
2011
2011-01
Journal Article or Conference Abstract Publication
<a href="http://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2009.10.016" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">10.1016/j.psychres.2009.10.016</a>
Epidemiology of trauma: Childhood adversities, neighborhood problems, discrimination, chronic strains, life events, and daily hassles among people with a severe mental illness
1st-episode psychosis; adults; Childhood trauma; community; Health; national comorbidity survey; posttraumatic-stress-disorder; prevalence; Psychiatry; quality-of-life; schizophrenia; Serious mental illness; stress; symptoms; world-trade-center
Trauma during childhood and adolescence is a common event among people with a serious psychological disorder. Few studies assess a wide range of stressors for this population. This is surprising given that these stressful events are implicated in poorer outcomes related to course and treatment of mental health problems. This study of 214 people with serious mental illness examines the prevalence of childhood traumas, perceived neighborhood problems, discrimination, chronic strains, negative life events, and daily hassles. We use regression analyses to determine if these stressors are associated with quality of life. Results show that 95% of the sample report at least one childhood adversity. Perceived neighborhood problems, experiences of discrimination, chronic strains, life events, and daily hassles were also common. Examining the relationship between demographic factors and stressors suggests that older respondents, Whites, those who have never been married, and people diagnosed with Schizophrenia reported fewer stressors compared to those who are older, non-White, ever married, or suffering from other types of mental health problems. Finally, three of the six types of stressors were related to lower quality of life and depression. We discuss the implications of these findings for the treatment of severe psychological problems. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.
Adams R E; Ritter C; Bonfine N
Psychiatry Research
2015
2015-12
Journal Article or Conference Abstract Publication
<a href="http://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2015.10.012" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">10.1016/j.psychres.2015.10.012</a>
Glucocorticoid Effects On Serotonergic And Noradrenergic Facilitation Of Spinal Mono-synaptic Transmission
Psychiatry
Hall E D
Psychiatry Research
1980
1905-6
Journal Article or Conference Abstract Publication
<a href="http://doi.org/10.1016/0165-1781(80)90016-5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">10.1016/0165-1781(80)90016-5</a>