2024
Some Closure on Exposure—Realigning the Perspective on Trauma Treatment and Finding a Pathway Forward: Reply to Brown (2024) and Najavits (2024)
Rubenstein A, Doran J, Duek O, Harpaz-Rotem I. Some Closure on Exposure—Realigning the Perspective on Trauma Treatment and Finding a Pathway Forward: Reply to Brown (2024) and Najavits (2024). American Psychologist 2024, 79: 350-351. PMID: 38635198, DOI: 10.1037/amp0001314.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2023
Not all traumas are created equal: Phenotypic heterogeneity of PTSD symptoms in relation to index traumas in U.S. military veterans
Kachadourian L, Duek O, Tsai J, Harpaz-Rotem I, Pietrzak R. Not all traumas are created equal: Phenotypic heterogeneity of PTSD symptoms in relation to index traumas in U.S. military veterans. Journal Of Affective Disorders 2023, 340: 728-731. PMID: 37572698, PMCID: PMC10754253, DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2023.08.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosttraumatic stress disorderU.S. military veteransMilitary veteransIndex traumaPTSD symptomsDysphoric arousal symptomsIllness/injuryGreater overall severityIndex traumatic eventClinical presentationNational HealthDiagnostic criteriaTreatment approachesGreater severityOverall severityVeterans StudyInterpersonal violenceStress disorderTraumaArousal symptomsSymptomsVeteransPhenotypic heterogeneityTraumatic eventsSeverity
2021
The Reward System and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Does Trauma Affect the Way We Interact With Positive Stimuli?
Seidemann R, Duek O, Jia R, Levy I, Harpaz-Rotem I. The Reward System and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Does Trauma Affect the Way We Interact With Positive Stimuli? Chronic Stress 2021, 5: 2470547021996006. PMID: 33718742, PMCID: PMC7917421, DOI: 10.1177/2470547021996006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPost-traumatic stress disorderStress disorderReward systemSelf-reported dataFear learningPositive stimuliMajority of researchImportant constructDisordersPrevalent disorderCurrent reviewComplex relationshipTraumaAnhedoniaFearFunctioningStimuliEthologyResearchLearningRelationshipConstructsPossible hindranceSufficient insightClinical observations
2020
Differential Effects of Childhood Vs. Adulthood Trauma in Cannabinoid Receptor Type 1 (CB1R) Availability in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): A Review of Literature and Pilot Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Study
Nia A, D'Souza C, Cosgrove K, Pietrzak R, Harpaz-Rotem I. Differential Effects of Childhood Vs. Adulthood Trauma in Cannabinoid Receptor Type 1 (CB1R) Availability in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): A Review of Literature and Pilot Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Study. Biological Psychiatry 2020, 87: s381. DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2020.02.976.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2019
Endocannabinoid System Alterations in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Review of Developmental and Accumulative Effects of Trauma
Nia A, Bender R, Harpaz-Rotem I. Endocannabinoid System Alterations in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Review of Developmental and Accumulative Effects of Trauma. Chronic Stress 2019, 3: 2470547019864096. PMID: 31660473, PMCID: PMC6816276, DOI: 10.1177/2470547019864096.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEndocannabinoid system alterationsEndocannabinoid systemSystem alterationsEndocannabinoid ligandsProlonged stressPosttraumatic stress disorderImportant sex differencesClinical studiesPsychiatric symptomsCannabinoid receptorsHuman studiesChronic stressStress disorderTraumaDecreased levelsDevelopmental ageSex differencesCurrent literatureReceptorsAlterationsAccumulative effectReviewSymptomsLevels
2017
Trauma resiliency and posttraumatic growth.
Tsai J, Harpaz-Rotem I, Pietrzak R, Southwick S. Trauma resiliency and posttraumatic growth. 2017, 89-113. DOI: 10.1037/0000020-005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPosttraumatic growthPositive psychological changesTrauma-related psychopathologyFace of traumaPrevalence of resilienceMeasurement of resilienceBrief case examplesTraumatic eventsPsychological changesField of traumatologyNew interventionsResilienceSynonymous conceptsCase exampleFuture directionsInterventionMore researchResearchCursory reviewPsychopathologyTraumaAdditional readingReadingHuman lifeResiliency
2013
POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER AMONG PRESCHOOLERS EXPOSED TO ONGOING MISSILE ATTACKS IN THE GAZA WAR
Kaufman‐Shriqui V, Werbeloff N, Faroy M, Meiri G, Shahar DR, Fraser D, Novack Y, Bilenko N, Vardi H, Elhadad N, Pietrzak RH, Harpaz‐Rotem I. POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER AMONG PRESCHOOLERS EXPOSED TO ONGOING MISSILE ATTACKS IN THE GAZA WAR. Depression And Anxiety 2013, 30: 425-431. PMID: 23620192, DOI: 10.1002/da.22121.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosttraumatic stress disorderOnly significant risk factorOngoing missile attacksChild posttraumatic stress disorderSignificant risk factorsYoung childrenPsychosomatic reactionsRisk factorsMaternal anxietyPosttraumatic stress symptomsSociodemographic characteristicsMothers of preschoolersStress disorderPsychosomatic correlatesMothersChildrenPsychosomatic symptomatologyStress symptomsHigh ratePreschool childrenTraumaDisordersMissile attacksTraumatic experiencesConstipation
2012
Trauma Experience Among Homeless Female Veterans: Correlates and Impact on Housing, Clinical, and Psychosocial Outcomes
Tsai J, Rosenheck RA, Decker SE, Desai RA, Harpaz‐Rotem I. Trauma Experience Among Homeless Female Veterans: Correlates and Impact on Housing, Clinical, and Psychosocial Outcomes. Journal Of Traumatic Stress 2012, 25: 624-632. PMID: 23225030, DOI: 10.1002/jts.21750.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHomeless female veteransFemale veteransLife-threatening illnessPoor physical healthType of traumaFrequency of traumaHomeless women veteransTraumatic eventsBaseline characteristicsClinical outcomesTreatment periodWomen veteransLifetime exposurePsychosocial outcomesPsychosocial functioningTrauma categoriesTraumaPhysical healthMore daysSexual assaultVeteran ProgramTrauma experiencesOutcomesIllnessVeteransTrauma Experience Among Homeless Female Veterans: Correlates and Impact on Housing, Clinical, and Psychosocial Outcomes
Tsai J, Rosenheck R, Decker S, Desai R, Harpaz‐Rotem I. Trauma Experience Among Homeless Female Veterans: Correlates and Impact on Housing, Clinical, and Psychosocial Outcomes. Journal Of Traumatic Stress 2012, n/a-n/a. DOI: 10.1002/j.1573-6598.2012.21750.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHomeless female veteransFemale veteransLife-threatening illnessPoor physical healthType of traumaFrequency of traumaHomeless women veteransTraumatic eventsBaseline characteristicsClinical outcomesTreatment periodWomen veteransLifetime exposurePsychosocial outcomesPsychosocial functioningTrauma categoriesTraumaPhysical healthMore daysSexual assaultVeteran ProgramTrauma experiencesOutcomesIllnessVeterans
2006
The Mental Health of Children Exposed to Maternal Mental Illness and Homelessness
Harpaz-Rotem I, Rosenheck RA, Desai R. The Mental Health of Children Exposed to Maternal Mental Illness and Homelessness. Community Mental Health Journal 2006, 42: 437-448. PMID: 16404686, DOI: 10.1007/s10597-005-9013-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMental health statusChild mental healthMental healthMothers' mental health statusEmotional problemsMaternal mental illnessHistory of incarcerationClinical statusEffects of exposureHealth statusPreventive interventionsMental illnessSignificant associationNumber of reportsChildren's exposureFamily interventionsChildren's emotional problemsTraumaLongitudinal studyChildrenAssociationHealthExposureInterventionPhysical needs