Psychiatric aspects of the neurology of trauma.
This article discusses posttraumatic stress disorders, their relationship to conversion and dissociation responses, and the role of neurologic examination in diagnosis. The concentration camp syndrome (CSS) and its organic and psychological components, the emotional impact of physical illness, and psychiatric syndromes related to brain lesions are presented also.
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Department of Psychiatry, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada.
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001924:Brain Concussion / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D001925:Brain Damage, Chronic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D016489:Head Injuries, Closed / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D019965:Neurocognitive Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D012803:Sick Role; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*