Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
By: Sofia L. Tb: 4 PTSD
What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?
Events that can cause PTSD:
*Assaults
*Serious car accidents
*Natural disasters
*Personal assaults
*Abuse
*Terrorist attacks
*Military combat
Signs & Symptoms
*Nightmares & flashbacks
*Avoid talking about the event
*Emotional numbness
*Anxiety
*Irritableness
Nickname: PTSD
How does PTSD affect someone?
*Hypervigilant: jumpy, jittery, tense
*Avoiding everyday things - stores, objects, etc.
*Feeling detached from the world
How is PTSD diagnosed?
*Visiting a mental health professional
*Visiting a medical doctor
*Visiting a psychiatrist
How is PTSD treated?
*Meeting with a therapist
*Gradually talking about the event
*Relaxation techniques
*Group therapy & support groups
*Medication controlling anxiety, panic & depression