What are 3 disorders that are triggered by exposure (witnessed or experienced) to trauma that could have or did have catastrophic outcomes?
- Acute stress disorder
- Adjustment disorder
- PTSD
Persistent recurrent flashbacks following witnessing or experiencing a very traumatic event accompanied by hypervigilent anxious behavior–along with avoidance of reminders of it
Post-traumatic stress disorder
T/F: Impairments caused by PTSD can be mild or severe, affecting every aspect of a persons life
TRUE
What is usually comorbid with PTSD?
Depression
What is a common problem usually seen with PTSD?
Substance abuse
What age does PTSD usually occur?
Can occur with any age
When do symptoms emerge with PTSD?
3 months following trauma
Does PTSD interfere with work? relationships?
Yes to both
How long does PTSD last?
Can be chronic but most remit within 6 months with treatment
What is the difference between PTSD and acute stress disorder?
BOTH: precipitating traumatic event and same symptoms are seen
Acute stress disorder: Symptoms are limited up to ONE MONTH following the even
What if symptoms last longer than one month in people with acute stress disorder?
The diagnosis becomes PTSD
A maladaptive response to a witnessed or experienced traumatic event that appears about 3 months post
Adjustment disorder
Adjustment disorder:
- Impairment in ____ or ____ functioning.
- Symptoms?
- How long does it last?
- Who is this common in?
- Impairment in SOCIAL or OCCUPATIONAL FUNCTIONING
- Symptoms: depression, anxiety, hopelessness, inability to function right, insomnia, GI complaints
- Can be acute (less than 6 months) or chronic
- Common in women, unmarried, and young