Work-related and nonwork stressors, PTSD, and psychological distress

Prevalence and attributable burden among Australian police and emergency services employees

Bibliographic Data

ID17815602
AuthorsMichael J Kyron (0000-0002-4862-1047, The University of Western Australia, corresponding author), Wavne Rikkers (0000-0002-2795-7414, The University of Western Australia), Anthony D Lamontagne (0000-0002-5811-5906, Deakin University), Anthony LaMontagne, Jennifer Bartlett (0000-0002-6012-8116, The University of Western Australia), D Lawrence (0000-0003-4700-1425, The University of Western Australia)
Year2019
Volume14
Issue7
Pages1124-1133
Publication date2019-12-02
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenuePsychological Trauma Theory Research Practice and Policy (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1942-969X • E-ISSN: 1942-9681
PublisherAmerican Psychological Association (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1037/tra0000536
PMID31789534
OpenAlexW2993552463
LanguageEN
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Stressors experienced at work are a risk factor for developing posttraumatic stress symptoms and distress in the sector. Organizations should have comprehensive policies and programs to help prevent the development of mental health problems and to support personnel who develop mental health problems. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved)

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