Predicting the Onset of PTSD: An Analysis of Facial Expression of Emotion in Reaction to Aggressive Displays

Abstract

This paper provides a potential method to detect the early onset of, or the possibility of developing, PTSD through a series of tests relating to unconscious emotional facial expressions and physiological responses in conjunction with the resilience training currently offered in the Comprehensive Soldier Fitness (CSF) Program. Unconscious emotional responses, in the form of facial expressions, is proposed to be associated with a subconscious level of resilience, thus in turn predicting the risk an individual has of developing PTSD. Additionally, physiological measurements taken in conjunction with the facial expression analysis may further aid in predicting Soldiers who are at risk for developing PTSD. The proposed study will utilize facial expression analysis and physiological measures to assess the resiliency of Soldiers participating in the CSF program.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2011
Accession Number
ADA540575

Entities

People

  • Jeremy L. Huggins
  • Landon Cheben
  • Lolita M. Burrell
  • Michael D. Matthews

Organizations

  • United States Military Academy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Engineered Resilient Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Afghanistan Conflict
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Brain
  • Brain Injuries
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Heart Rate
  • Measurement
  • Medical Personnel
  • Mental Disorders
  • Military Personnel
  • Nervous System
  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Training
  • Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • United States Military Academy

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Psychological Intervention/Treatment for Stress, Anxiety, PTSD, and Related Emotional and Cognitive Health Symptoms.