ABSTRACT
Depressive symptoms were rated during a double-blind placebo-controlled trial of nadolol for chronic aggression. Depressive symptoms were not significantly different in nadolol and placebo groups during any phase of the drug trial.
Subject(s)
Aggression/drug effects , Depressive Disorder/chemically induced , Hospitalization , Nadolol/adverse effects , Adult , Aggression/psychology , Depressive Disorder/diagnosis , Depressive Disorder/psychology , Double-Blind Method , Female , Humans , Male , Nadolol/administration & dosage , Prospective Studies , Psychiatric Status Rating ScalesSubject(s)
Adrenergic beta-Antagonists/therapeutic use , Aggression/drug effects , Hospitalization , Mental Disorders/drug therapy , Nursing Assessment/statistics & numerical data , Personality Assessment/statistics & numerical data , Adult , Aged , Aggression/psychology , Chronic Disease , Double-Blind Method , Female , Hospitals, State , Humans , Male , Mental Disorders/psychology , Middle Aged , Retrospective StudiesABSTRACT
Following a non-fatal military aircraft accident, two of the authors interviewed the crewmen involved in the accident, their spouses, fellow squadron members and their spouses, and individuals from the fire crew and control tower on duty during the accident. A total of 37 respondents completed questionnaires which reported the presence of intrusive, avoidant, depressive/anxious, and post-traumatic stress symptoms. Spouses reported more symptoms after the accident than their flying husbands. Intrusive symptoms were most common. Symptoms were correlated with various perceptions and experiences occurring prior to and following the accident. Several kinds of symptoms and experiences were significantly correlated with a perception of morale decline. This study suggests that even non-fatal aircraft accidents may have important psychological effects on those involved and on the surrounding community. Implications of these findings and recommendations for helping communities process traumatic events are discussed.
