Genetic, biomarker and psychological factors for risk and resilience of PTSD

This thesis systematically investigated molecular risk and protective markers of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD poses a significant health and societal burden in Australia, especially in at-risk groups such as military personnel. The molecular aetiology of the disorder is poorly understood and it is unclear why many people recover quickly after trauma exposure while others continue to suffer. The thesis significantly contributes to the field of stress and resilience research by identifying novel markers for replication and adding to the knowledge-base of molecular markers for resilience, a burgeoning research field. This area of research is important to develop prevention and early intervention strategies