Topic
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Instructions
Discuss the present-day theories and empirical research on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
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In its definition, PTSD as known today relates to trauma and stress-related disorder that often develop following a traumatic ordeal which may result in physical or mental harm, or even life threatening. Among the events that may prompt PTSD include natural disasters, accidents, and military combat or violent assaults, among others (“NIMH ยป Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder”, 2017). Many people exhibit posttraumatic reactions after traumatic events through the reactions may appear after one month past the occurrence. Several resilience and risk factors that may determine whether or not the events remit reactions include age, duration, severity and presence or lack of support. When the reaction persists, they call for posttraumatic diagnosis including posttraumatic stress disorder and acute stress disorder.
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