Washington (US): The presence of dissociation, a profound sense of detachment from one's sense of self or surroundings may indicate a high risk of developing severe post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, physical pain, depression, and social impairment for people who have experienced trauma, according to findings from the largest prospective study of its kind.
The study, which was conducted under the direction of McLean Hospital researchers and the findings of the research were published in the journal 'American Journal of Psychiatry'.
