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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder |
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure to a terrifying event or ordeal in which grave physical harm occurred or was threatened. Traumatic events that may trigger PTSD include violent personal assaults, natural or human-caused disasters, accidents, or military combat.
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms1-2 of 4 more...
Signs and symptoms
... Signs and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder typically appear within three months of the traumatic event. However, in some instances, they may not occur until years after the event and may inc...
Source: MayoClinic
Risk factors ... The severity of the traumatic event and how long the event lasted appear to be factors in the development of this disorder. Other factors that may increase the likelihood of developing post-traumatic ...
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Complications
... Having post-traumatic stress disorder may place you at a higher risk of: Depression, which has many of the same signs and symptoms as post-traumatic stress disorder Drug abuse Alcohol abuse Eating dis...
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Treatment ... Your doctor or a mental health professional may suggest a combination of medications and behavior therapy to treat post-traumatic stress disorder. The objectives of treatment are to reduce your emotio...
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Support1 of 1
Coping skills
... If distress caused by a past traumatic event persistently affects your life, seeing your doctor is a necessary first step along a course of professional treatment. But you can take actions to help you...
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Other1-2 of 6 more...
Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters
... Helping young people avoid or overcome emotional problems in the wake of violence or disaster is one of the most important challenges a parent, teacher, or mental health professional can face. The Nat...
Source: National Institute of Mental Health
Stress and the Developing Brain ... It is well known that the early months and years of life are critical for brain development. But the question remains: just how do early influences act on the brain to promote or challenge the develop...
Source: National Institute of Mental Health
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Treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder with Alternative Treatments
... Anxiety Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Alternative Therapies Because PTSD is an anxiety disorder in which the victim is left tense and jittery, the practice of any exercise or relaxation technique is ...
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Articles
- Anxiety Disorders
... Anxiety disorders are serious medical illnesses that affect approximately 19 million American adults.1 These disorders fill people's lives with overwhelming anxiety and fear. Unlike the relatively... - Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters
... Helping young people avoid or overcome emotional problems in the wake of violence or disaster is one of the most important challenges a parent, teacher, or mental health professional can face. The Nat... - Medications
... This booklet is designed to help mental health patients and their families understand how and why medications can be used as part of the treatment of mental health problems. It is important for you to... - Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
... This patient summary on posttraumatic stress disorder is adapted from the summary written for health professionals by cancer experts. This and other credible information about cancer treatment, screen... - Reliving Trauma
... Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure to a terrifying event or ordeal in which grave physical harm occurred or was... - Stress and the Developing Brain
... It is well known that the early months and years of life are critical for brain development. But the question remains: just how do early influences act on the brain to promote or challenge the develop...
Resources
- Anxiety Disorders (National Institute of Mental Health)
- Anxiety Disorders (National Institute of Mental Health)
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