1. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

2. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Four or more weeks of the following symptoms constitute post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD):
Haunting memories
2. Nightmares
3. Social withdrawal
4. Jumpy anxiety
5. Sleep problems
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3. Acute Stress Disorder vs. PTSD
Symptoms are the same as PTSD, but ASD lasts for a limited amount of time
No more than four weeks
Still caused by a very specific event

4. Causes of PTSD Assault Domestic abuse Prison stay Rape Terrorism War
Natural Disasters

5. Treatment Options Medication “Desensitization” Cognitive Therapy
Antidepressants
Mood Stabilizers
“Desensitization”
Reliving traumatic event
Cognitive Therapy

6. Resilience to PTSD
Only about 10% of women and 20% of men react to traumatic situations and develop PTSD.
Holocaust survivors show remarkable resilience against traumatic situations.