title: Biopsychosocial approach to psychological trauma and possible health consequences.
abstract: The diagnostic category of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has its place in the newest American diagnostic system DSM-V. The authors compare its definition with the former manual DSM-IV and the international classification ICD-10. They reflect difficulties in defining the concept of traumatic event. They summarize epidemiological findings, highlight the possible significant role of traumatogenesis in other psychiatric disorders without PTSD symptoms. The biopsychosocial model seems to be the most adequate for the study of trauma-related disorders, while in therapy the specific shaping of psychotherapy seems to be crucial. Good experiences in relationships before the trauma increase resilience and the availability of supportive empathetic relationships may favourably influence the development of the disorder and its therapy.
authors.affiliation: Psychiatric Clinic, Pro mente sana, Trenčín/Bratislava, Slovakia. j.hasto.tn@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Jozef
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hasto
authors.affiliation: Psychiatric and psychotherapeutic daily clinic at the University hospital, Trenčín, Slovakia.
authors.forename: Hana
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Vojtova
authors.affiliation: Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic, Martin, Slovakia.
authors.forename: Radovan
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Hruby
authors.affiliation: Social Health Institute, Palacky University Olomouc, Czech Republic.
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Tavel
mesh_terms: D039721:Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders; D006801:Humans; D038801:International Classification of Diseases; D008960:Models, Psychological; D015995:Prevalence; D011613:Psychotherapy; D012307:Risk Factors; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy