| Abstract [eng] |
Previous research shows that posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with low psychological well-being, higher risk of depression, anxiety disorders, and high suicide risk. There are not many studies examining the associations between complex PTSD (CPTSD) and these difficulties, and the results of existing studies are mixed. The present study aimed to examine the associations between CPTSD, depression, anxiety, suicide risk, and psychological well-being in a sample of adults with childhood psychological traumas. The sample consisted of 61 adults (88.5% females; M(SD)age 31,85(8,75) years). This study used: The International Trauma Interview (ITI) (Roberts et al., 2019); the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) (Löwe et al., 2004); the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 Questionnaire (GAD-7) (Spitzer et al., 2006); the Suicidal Behavior Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) (Osman et al., 2001); the World Health Organization-5 Psychological Well-being Index (WHO-5) (World Health Organization, 1998). In a sample of adults with childhood psychological traumas, CPTSD was found in 26.2% of individuals. Those who experienced clinically significant symptoms of CPTSD were more likely to be at risk for depression, generalized anxiety, suicidality, and poorer psychological well-being than those with no PTSD/CPTSD. Also, individuals with CPTSD were more likely of suicide risk than those with PTSD. Experiencing depressive symptoms did not emerge as a moderating factor in the association between CPTSD symptoms and suicidality. Thus, it is important to consider and reduce other potential mental health difficulties when providing psychological support to people with CPTSD. |
