Journal of Traumatic Stress Disorders & TreatmentISSN: 2324-8947

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Flor H Author

herta.flor@zi-mannheim.de

Subjects of specialization
Anxiety, Chronic Pain, Mental disorders , Neuroplastic

Affiliation
Departments of Clinical and Cognitive Neuroscience, University Of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany

Biography

Herta Flor affiliated to the Department of Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience from University Of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany. A particular focus is on examining the role of learning and memory processes and associated neuroplastic changes in the brain in the development and maintenance of mental disorders such as chronic pain, anxiety disorders and pathological aging. In addition, he develops and investigate novel therapeutic approaches, especially with regard to behavior therapy, also combined with pharmacological intervention

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Research Article Open Access

Post-traumatic Stress, Physical Health and Chronic Pain: The Role of Hyperarousal and Depressive Symptoms

Author(s):

Gómez-Pérez L, Wessa M, and Flor H

Background: This cross-sectional study aimed to examine the association of posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS; i.e., re- experiencing, avoidance/numbing, and hyperarousal) and depressive symptoms with: (a) physical health symptoms, (b) pain symptoms, (c) and the presence of chronic pain among trauma-exposed individuals. The mediational role of depressive symptoms in the relationship between each PTSS cluster and physical health symptoms, pain symptoms, or presence of chronic pain was also tested.

Method: Individuals who reported to have suffered a traumatic experience (N = 100) participated in the study. They were recruited through organizations offering services for victims of violence, self- help groups, newspaper announcements, and the outpa... view more»

DOI: 10.4172/2324-8947.1000172

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