Acute stress disorder Flashcards
1
Q
What is an acute stress disorder?
A
acute stress reaction
2
Q
When does an acute stress disorder occur?
A
with in the first 4 weeks after a person has been exposed to a traumatic event
3
Q
when is post-traumatic stress disorder diagnosed - after how long?
A
after 4 weeks
4
Q
What are the features of acute stress disorder?
A
intrusive thoughts e.g. flashbacks, nightmares
dissociation e.g. ‘being in a daze’, time slowing
negative mood
avoidance
arousal e.g. hypervigilance, sleep disturbance
5
Q
What is the management of acute stress disorder?
A
Trauma focused CBT
Benzodiazepines
