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ArticleBJPsych open2024

Differences associated with different prior mental disorders among earthquake-exposed treatment-seeking individuals.

Cate F Woods, Virginia V W McIntosh, Christopher M Frampton, Frances A Carter, Helen C Colhoun, Jennifer Jordan, Rebekah A Smith, Caroline Bell

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Cate F WoodsSchool of Psychology, Speech and Hearing, University of Canterbury, New Zealand.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1063-5088
Virginia V W McIntoshSchool of Psychology, Speech and Hearing, University of Canterbury, New Zealand.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1957-1631
Christopher M FramptonDepartment of Psychological Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Frances A Carternot currently working.
Helen C ColhounTe Whatu Ora - Waitaha Canterbury (Health New Zealand), New Zealand.
Jennifer JordanDepartment of Psychological Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand; and Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha Canterbury (Health New Zealand), New Zealand.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4699-6301
Rebekah A SmithTe Whatu Ora - Waitaha Canterbury (Health New Zealand), New Zealand.
Caroline BellDepartment of Psychological Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3423-5169

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Abstract

backgroundHistory of prior mental disorder, particularly post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), increases risk for PTSD following subsequent trauma exposure. However, limited research has examined differences associated with specific prior mental disorders among people with PTSD.

aimsThe current study examined whether different prior mental disorders were associated with meaningful differences among individuals presenting to a specialist service for severe earthquake-related distress following the Canterbury earthquakes (

methodTwo sets of comparisons were made: between participants with no history of prior disorder and participants with history of any prior disorder; and between participants with history of prior PTSD and those with history of other prior disorders. Comparisons were made in relation to sociodemographic factors, earthquake exposure, peri-traumatic distress, life events and current psychological functioning.

resultsParticipants with any prior mental disorder had more current disorders than those with no prior disorder. Among participants with history of any prior disorder, those with prior PTSD reported more life events in the past 5 years than those with other prior disorders.

conclusionsFindings suggest a history of any prior mental disorder contributes to increased clinical complexity, but not increased PTSD severity, among people with PTSD seeking treatment. Although post-disaster screening efforts should include those with prior mental disorders, it should also be recognised that those with no prior disorders are also at risk of developing equally severe PTSD.

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adjustment disordersearthquakenatural disasterPost-traumatic stress disordertrauma and stressor-related disorders

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PMCPMC11733489

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