acute stress reaction and PTSD Flashcards
1
Q
what are the signs and symtpoms of acute stress reaction and PTSD?
A
- dissociation
- intrusive memories
- negative mood
- arousal, avoidance
- anxiety
- palpitations
- hypervigilance
- Recurrent flashbacks
2
Q
how is PTSD diagnosed?
A
if symptoms last longer than 4 weeks
3
Q
how is acute stress reaction diagnosed?
A
Symptoms can occur up to 4 weeks after the traumatic event,
4
Q
what is the treatment for acute stress reaction?
A
- Trauma focussed CBT
- might consider benzodiazepeine
5
Q
what is the treatment for PTSD?
A
- Trauma CBT + EMDR
- Venlafaxine or SSRI
