Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Causes
PTSD is caused by traumatic events which may include kidnapping, violent assault, being a hostage or prisoner of war, bad car accidents, experiencing a disaster or being diagnosed of a life-threatening condition. Among children, PTSD may be caused by sexual abuse and other similar experiences. Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) which refers to early intervention after a traumatic incident greatly reduce the effects of the incidence.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Definition
Post Traumatic Stress disorder (PTSD) is defined as a severe and ongoing emotional reaction to one or several terrifying events that involved physical harm or the threat of it. These events may include a threat to the life of the patient, a death of someone close to the patient or serious physical injury or threat of it. Some cases may be caused solely by a severe psychological trauma.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Diagnosis
The following criteria are sued to diagnose PTSD: 1. Exposure to a traumatic event, 2. Persistent reexperience, 3. Persistent avoidance of possible triggers connected with the trauma, 4. Persistent symptoms of increased arousal, 5. Symptoms lasting for more than 1 month, 6. Significant impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Treatment
Psychotherapy and medications are the two most commonly used modes of treatment for PTSD sufferers. Usually, these two modes of treatments are combined for greater effectiveness.