David Ryan Strasshofer

Journal Article J Affect Disord · October 1, 2023 BACKGROUND: After experiencing a traumatic event, two possible outcomes are experiencing positive changes, such as posttraumatic growth (PTG), and/or experiencing distress in the form of posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS). These constructs are not mutual ... Full text Link to item Cite

Perceived sleep quality mediates the relationship between posttraumatic stress and somatic symptoms.

Journal Article Psychol Trauma · October 2022 OBJECTIVE: Posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) have been associated with increased somatic symptom expression. Sleep concerns have been associated with PTSS and somatic symptoms. Previous research suggests that sleep affects multiple domains of functionin ... Full text Link to item Cite

Do older veterans experience change in posttraumatic cognitions following treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder?

Journal Article Psychol Trauma · May 2022 OBJECTIVE: It is unclear whether PTSD treatments improve negative posttraumatic cognitions (NPCs) and if changes in NPCs mediate treatment outcomes in older veterans. The current study examined if prolonged exposure therapy (PE) and relaxation therapy (RT) ... Full text Link to item Cite

Neuroticism and Its Associated Brain Activation in Women With PTSD.

Journal Article J Interpers Violence · January 2020 Previous research suggests a diathesis-stress model of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), wherein individuals with high levels of neuroticism who are exposed to traumatic events subsequently develop PTSD. Although studies have established relationships ... Full text Link to item Cite

Investigating the relationship between posttraumatic stress symptoms and posttraumatic growth following community violence: The role of anger.

Journal Article Psychol Trauma · September 2018 OBJECTIVE: Past research has revealed that posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is characterized by disturbances in emotional reactivity, including anger reactions. In turn, posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) and anger reactions have been shown to be ind ... Full text Link to item Cite

Sex differences in posttraumatic stress and depressive symptoms in police officers following exposure to violence in Ferguson: The moderating effect of empathy

Journal Article Policing · July 26, 2018 Purpose: Women comprise a significant and growing proportion of the law enforcement population. Despite this, their potentially unique reactions to job-related posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) and depression have been underrepresented in the relevant l ... Full text Cite

The role of perceived sleep quality in the relationship between PTSD symptoms and general mental health

Journal Article Mental Health and Prevention · March 1, 2017 Full text Cite

Exposure to Violence During Ferguson Protests: Mental Health Effects for Law Enforcement and Community Members.

Journal Article J Trauma Stress · August 2016 There is little information available on the mental health effects of exposure to shared community violence such as the August 2014 violence that occurred in Ferguson, Missouri. This study sought to examine the relationship between proximity to community v ... Full text Link to item Cite