Emotional Processing Deficits and PTSD: The Mediating Role of Alexithymia in Childhood Maltreatment Among Veterans
ABSTRACT Childhood trauma is a pervasive public health issue with significant long-term psychological consequences, including increased vulnerability to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Although extensive research has explored the link between childhood trauma and PTSD, the role of alexithymia – a deficit in emot...