Coping styles in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) patients (original) (raw)

This study investigates the coping styles of patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and their correlation with PTSD symptom severity, particularly focusing on intrusion and avoidance. The research identifies demographic factors in PTSD patients compared to anxiety patients and healthy controls, highlighting significant differences in specific coping strategies. The findings suggest that certain coping styles, such as suppression, are associated with increased levels of avoidance symptoms in PTSD patients, providing insights for therapeutic approaches.