Abstract(s)
Characterization of cognitive and behavioral complaints is explored in Post-traumatic
stress disorder (PTSD) and mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) samples according to the
severity of PTSD, depression and general anxiety conditions. Self-reported questionnaires
on cognitive and behavioral changes are administered to PTSD, MTBI, MTBI/PTSD and
control groups. Confounding variables are controlled. All groups report more complaints
since the traumatic event. PTSD and MTBI/PTSD groups report more anxiety symptoms,
depression and complaints compared to the MTBI group. Relatives of the PTSD group
confirm most of the behavioral changes reported. Results suggest the utility of self-reported
questionnaires to personalize cognitive and behavioral interventions in PTSD and MTBI to
cope with the impacts of the traumatic event.