The Epidemiology of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

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CME Educational Objectives 1. Identify the prevalence of traumatic exposure and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and their correlates in the general population and in special populations. 3. Review research on the trajectory of PTSD. 4. Discuss the challenges associated with PTSD research today. Participant Attestation ___ I certify that I have read the article(s) on which this activity is based, and claim credit commensurate with the extent of my participation. Commercial Bias Evaluation Please rate the degree to which the content presented in this activity was free from commercial bias. No bias Significant bias 5 4 3 2 1 Comments regarding commercial bias: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Instructions 1. Review the stated learning objectives of the CME articles and determine if these objectives match your individual learning needs. 2. Read the articles carefully. 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