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Journal of Loss and Trauma
International Perspectives on Stress & Coping
Volume 26, 2021 - Issue 2
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Experiences of Veterans with ICD-11 Complex PTSD in Engaging with Services

Victoria Williamsona King’s Centre for Military Health Research, King’s College London, London, UKView further author information
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Emily J. Pearsonb Research Department, Combat Stress, Leatherhead, UKView further author information
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Mark Shevlinc School of Psychology, Ulster University, Coleraine, Northern IrelandORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-6262-5223View further author information
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Thanos Karatziasd School of Health & Social Care, Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, UK;e NHS Lothian Rivers Centre for Traumatic Stress, Edinburgh, UKORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-3002-0630View further author information
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Dierdre Macmanusa King’s Centre for Military Health Research, King’s College London, London, UKView further author information
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Dominic Murphya King’s Centre for Military Health Research, King’s College London, London, UK;e NHS Lothian Rivers Centre for Traumatic Stress, Edinburgh, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 166-178 | Received 29 Feb 2020, Accepted 27 Mar 2020, Published online: 15 Apr 2020
 
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Abstract

This study aimed to examine how UK military veterans with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) engage with psychological services. Qualitative interviews were conducted with eight veterans with CPTSD. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. UK veterans with CPTSD were found to experience a number of barriers in accessing and engaging with mental health services. That certain CPTSD symptoms (e.g., negative self-concept) may act as a deterrent to help-seeking warrants further exploration in future help-seeking initiatives to ensure that those with CPTSD are able to access appropriate care.

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This research was funded by the Forces in Mind Trust.

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