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Automatism and post-traumatic stress disorder

J I Bisson1

  • 1British Military Hospital, Iserlohn.

The British Journal of Psychiatry : the Journal of Mental Science
|December 1, 1993
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Criminal acts during dissociative episodes in soldiers with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are rare. While possible, the link between these crimes and combat experiences is often weak, suggesting overemphasis.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Trauma Studies

Background:

  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can affect individuals exposed to traumatic events.
  • Dissociative episodes are a potential symptom of PTSD, characterized by a detachment from reality.

Observation:

  • This report details a case of a soldier with PTSD committing a criminal act during a dissociative episode.
  • Published literature suggests a correlation between dissociative episodes in PTSD patients and criminal behavior.

Findings:

  • Evidence indicates that criminal acts occurring during dissociative episodes in individuals with PTSD are infrequent.
  • The association between crimes committed by war veterans and their specific combat experiences appears minimal.

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Implications:

  • The findings suggest that the incidence of criminal acts during dissociative episodes in PTSD patients may be overstated.
  • Further research is needed to understand the nuanced relationship between PTSD, dissociation, and criminal behavior in veterans.