Commentary on PTSD Research

It is somewhat distressing that the most relevant PTSD research does not give much attention to job training or integration of PTSD patients with others. This appears to be a deficiency in approach. As an adjunct to anxiety related research, one should not discount the need for PTSD patients to interface with the rest of society, with people who are not plagued by anxiety disorder. Counselors could place greater attention to issues of job training, job placement, and social integration. Academic researchers focus on PTSD as a health issue. They should also recognize that facilitating interaction between PTSD patients and others could play an important role in rehabilitation.