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Study pinpoints 5 most likely causes of post-traumatic stress in law enforcement

from NYU Langone Health / NYU School of Medicine via ScienceDaily

Study pinpoints 5 most likely causes of post-traumatic stress in law enforcement NYU Langone Health / NYU School of Medicine via ScienceDaily A combination of genetic and emotional differences may lead to post-traumatic stress in police officers, a new study finds. Based on biological studies of officers in major cities, the study showed that the most significant PTS predictors are the tendency to startle at sudden sounds, early career displays of mental health symptoms (e.g., anxiety and depression), and certain genetic differences, including some known to influence a person's immune system. READ MORE

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