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Intergenerational transmission of PTSD vulnerability: Does PTSD in a parent increase the risk of mental health disorders in their offspring? [ 2011 - 2016 ]

Also known as: Are there 'ripple effects' of trauma within families from parents to offspring?

Funded by National Health and Medical Research Council
Managed by University of Sydney
Provided by   National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Grant

[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1011264]

Researchers: Dr Brian O'Toole (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Stanley Catts

Brief description Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) occurs after exposure to trauma; more than 1 million Australians suffer from it. By comparing offspring of Vietnam veteran fathers with PTSD with offspring of veteran fathers with no PSTD, this study will test whether there are ripple effects of PTSD in families of Vietnam veterans, whether they are at higher risk of mental health disorders, and whether their mothers can protect them from psychological disorders.

Funding Amount $AUD 742,136.26

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant

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Medical and Health Sciences | Mental Health | Public Health and Health Services | anxiety disorders | depression | epidemiology | family studies | mental health | posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) | psychiatry | veterans' health |
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