Traumatic events, PTSD, and psychiatric comorbidity in forensic patients – Assessed by Questionnaires and Diagnostic Interview

The present results emphasize, but also suggest further investigation of the consequences of early exposure to traumatic experiences: it remains to be investigated, how personality and PTSD relate to criminal behavior, ultimately leading to a forensic status. Many mental health workers and professionals acknowledge the severe mental disorder (including comorbid depression and anxiety) in forensic patients in treatment and rehabilitation. Early detection of traumatic experiences may be among the prerequisites to prevent the development of trauma-spectrum disorders and its behavioral and clinical consequences.