US soldiers with post-traumatic stress disorder more likely to feel long-term psychological effect

Monday, January 3, 2011 - 17:30 in Psychology & Sociology

Combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms appear to be associated with longer-term physical (headache, tinnitus), emotional (irritability) and cognitive (diminished concentration or memory) symptoms, according to a new report. Conversely, concussion/mild traumatic brain injuries do not appear to have long-term negative effects on troops.

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