PTSD Flashcards
What is Abnormal?
Feeling distressed OR
Bizarre deviance from social norm
What is an Adjustment Disorder?
Symptoms that are a response to an identifiable stressor
– may seem out of proportion
When must the symptoms onset for Adjustment Disorder?
Within 3 months of the stressor
When must the symptoms resolve with an Adjustment Disorder?
Within 6 months
What mood types can the behavior be similar to with an Adjustment Disorder?
Anxiety
Depressed mood
What is the treatment for an Adjustment Disorder?
Psychotherapy
– can consider an antidepressant or anxiolytic
What defines Trauma?
Event that is extremely upsetting and temporarily overwhelms internal resources
What is an Acute Stress Disorder?
Similar to PTSD but lasts for LESS than 1 month
How long must an Acute Stress Disorder last?
Less than 1 month
How long must an Acute Stress Disorder last?
Less than 1 month
What are 5 signs of PTSD?
- Exposure to Trauma
- Intrusion symptom
- Avoidance symptom
- Mood/Cognitive symptom
- Reactive/Emotional Arousal symptom
What are 5 signs of PTSD?
- Exposure to Trauma
- Intrusion symptom
- Avoidance symptom
- Mood/Cognitive symptom
- Reactive/Emotional Arousal symptom
How is the exposure to trauma defined for PTSD?
Must experience directly OR
Hear/see another person’s trauma
What type of trauma does not count for PTSD unless its a job requirement?
Media
What are examples of Intrusion symptoms with PTSD?
Flashback
Memory
Dream
What are examples of Mood/Cognitive symptoms for PTSD?
Can’t remember event
Self-blame
Anger and no joy/happiness
What are examples of Reactive/Emotional Arousal symptoms with PTSD?
Angry outbursts Reckless Exaggerated startle Sleep disturbances Decreased concentation
How long must the symptoms be present in order to diagnose PTSD?
MORE than 1 month
How long must the symptoms be present in order to diagnose PTSD?
MORE than 1 month
What 3 things are the common presentation of PTSD?
Decreased concentration
Anger
Insomnia
How may children under 6 years old manifest PTSD?
Re-enact the trauma
Discuss it with no feelings of distress
ADHD - like behavior
What are the treatment options for PTSD?
CPT (cognitive processing therapy)
Prolonged Exposure
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing
What are the treatment options for PTSD?
Cognitive processing therapy
Prolonged exposure
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing
